Somme

Somme is a wine app that aims to replace guesswork with data-driven personalization. It is built for the moment when you are standing in a wine aisle or staring at a restaurant wine list, unsure which bottle to pick. The core idea is straightforward: the app learns your taste preferences over time through your ratings and selections, then uses AI to surface wines that match your palate. This is not a generic recommendation engine—it is designed to improve with consistent use, making it more useful the more you engage with it. Where Somme stands out is in its scanning capability: you can point your phone at a wine label or a printed menu, and the app identifies the wine and pulls up a detailed profile. That profile includes region, grape varietals, tasting notes, and winemaking techniques—information that can help both novices and seasoned drinkers make an informed choice. For wine enthusiasts, Somme offers a way to systematically catalog and explore wines, tracking favorites and building a personal wine journal. For casual drinkers, the low-effort scanning and simple taste input remove the intimidation factor. However, the app has limitations worth noting. The free version is limited; to unlock features like unlimited scanning and detailed analytics, you need a Pro membership, which costs either $4.99 or $39.99 as an in-app purchase. There is no mention of offline scanning, so you will need an internet connection to identify labels. Also, the accuracy of recommendations depends heavily on how consistently you rate wines—if you only scan without providing feedback, the AI has little to learn from. For restaurant patrons, Somme can turn a stressful menu into a guided experience, but only if the menu is scannable and the wines are in its database. Overall, Somme is a practical tool for anyone who wants to drink better wine without becoming a sommelier, but its value scales with your willingness to invest time and, potentially, money.