AI Won’t Replace Sommeliers, But It Could Help Save Wine

About a decade ago, publications were abuzz about two new apps that were taking the wine world by storm: Vivino and Delectable. These were apps where users could take a photo of a bottle and find out everything about it: producer, region, vintage notes, average ratings, and price. Some reviews were filled with ratings by consumers, while others were a combination of everyday drinkers, wine aficionados, and, of course, sommeliers and critics. This presented a shift. For better or worse, guests were no longer beholden to the sommelier to guide them through their wine journeys. The article AI Won’t Replace Sommeliers, But It Could Help Save Wine appeared first on VinePair.