# WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator

> Reviews & Scores From Experts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id381341648](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id381341648)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id381341648`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** M. Shanken Communications, Inc.
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,033 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-25
- **First published:** 2010-07-23
- **Size:** 284 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wineratings-by-wine-spectator/id381341648)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.winespectator.com/display/show/id/privacy-policy](http://www.winespectator.com/display/show/id/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #54,018 — Overall
- #32 — rating

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id381341648)