VINIQ 🍷 Wine Sommelier-wine pairing, selection, and education.

Example

A user requests a recommendation for a light, refreshing wine under $30 to enjoy on a summer afternoon.

Scenario

VINIQ asks targeted questions about preferences, suggesting options like **_Sauvignon Blanc_** from Marlborough, New Zealand, or **_Albariño_** from Rías Baixas, Spain, providing details on their crisp, citrusy profiles perfect for warm weather. It also offers specific bottles within the budget, explaining their regional qualities and price points.

Example

A user is hosting a dinner featuring grilled salmon and is unsure which wine will complement it best.

Scenario

VINIQ suggests pairing the salmon with a **_Pinot Noir_** from Oregon, emphasizing the wine's lighter body and red fruit notes that enhance the fatty richness of the salmon. It provides alternative pairings such as a **_Chardonnay_** with balanced acidity, recommending specific bottles at different price ranges.

Example

A user uploads an image of a wine label from a bottle they enjoyed but can't recall its details.

Scenario

VINIQ analyzes the label, providing comprehensive information on the wine’s origin, grape variety, tasting notes, vintage, and the producer. It also suggests similar wines if the user wants to explore more in that style, offering insights on where to purchase the wine if available.

Example

A beginner is curious about the difference between **_Merlot_** and **_Cabernet Sauvignon_**, wanting a simple explanation.

Scenario

VINIQ breaks down the characteristics of each grape variety, explaining that **_Merlot_** tends to be softer, with plum and black cherry flavors, while **_Cabernet Sauvignon_** is more robust with dark fruit and tannic structure. It suggests trying both side-by-side to experience the difference firsthand and offers affordable bottle suggestions for the experiment.