WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator

Name: WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator
Rating: 4.6 (1012 reviews)
Author: M. Shanken Communications, Inc.

By: M. Shanken Communications, Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator brings expert scores and tasting notes to your fingertips. With blind tastings from senior tasters, you can explore 400k+ expert ratings, track vintages with charts, and save favorites to build personalized lists. Quick, mobile-optimized search and unique app features make WineRatings+ your on-the-go wine guide.

WineRatings+ is a separate subscription from Wine Spectator Magazine and WineSpectator.com. The service adds over 1,000 wines each month and offers a 30-day free trial, with all-access pricing at $2.99 per month. Create and share wine lists, add your own notes and photos, and get trusted recommendations right when you need them.

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By:

M. Shanken Communications, Inc.

Rating:

4.60

(1,012)

Version:

6.9.3 Last updated: 2026-02-10

Version code:

882317080

Creation date:

2010-07-23

Compatible devices:

Size:

311.80MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 58,227 ▲ 60

Other rankings

#16 in rating keyword 16 ▲

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Developed by:

M. Shanken Communications, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wineratings-by-wine-spectator/id381341648

User Reviews

User reviews show a split: many praise the app’s easy navigation, strong search, and trusted Wine Spectator reviews with aging guidance; useful for shopping and cellar planning. However, recurring complaints dominate: access is gated by paid subscriptions, sign-in/onboarding problems, content gaps and vintage chart removals, and occasional app glitches. Overall sentiment leans negative due to paywalls and content gaps despite solid core features.

Pros

Easy-to-use interface with strong search, infinite scrolling, and sorting.
High-quality, detailed Wine Spectator reviews with aging guidance (when to drink, how long to cellar).
Convenient for shopping and in-store use with quick access to scores and bottle info.
Reliable, trusted reviews that are not inflated.

Cons

Paywall and separate app subscription required to access content; frustration with paid model.
Sign-in/signup friction and broken onboarding experiences.
Content gaps: missing wines and outdated vintages; some results show old vintages.
Vintage charts/features removed or significantly limited in the app.
App reliability issues and glitches (sign-in loops, spinning, not working on devices).

Recent reviews

I have been using the newly released app for several years and I think it's tremendous. The search feature is well done, allowing both casual browsing and laser-focused precision. I'm a fan of WS wine critics and scoring as well, so this app is ideal for me.

by Do*****, 2025-12-24

This app has become less and less useful. Many wine rating searches turn up zero results. Time for me to abandon this app.

by Pd*****, 2025-08-31

I have yet to find a bottle in this app that I am drinking or thinking of buying. Just looked for Santa Barbara Syrah and got multiple bottles from only a few wineries. A. It more diversification would be appreciated.