# Platter's Wine Guide — Your personal wine guide.

> Comprehensive guide to South African wines, producers, and winelands. (iPhone/iPad app by John Platter SA Wine Guide.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platters-wine-guide/id1063661729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Platter SA Wine Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/992822269)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platters-wine-guide/id1063661729/reviews.md

## What is Platter's Wine Guide?

Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 2024 - Everything you want to know about South African wine
PLEASE NOTE -- THIS APP IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD BUT THEREAFTER A PAID SUBSCRIPTION TO PLATTER'S DATA IS REQUIRED. A SUBSCRIPTION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR AND INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE WEB-BASED GUIDE (WWW.WINEONAPLATTER.COM)

Since 1980, Platter's hardcover book has been the winelover's essential guide to exploring the world of South African wine, including reviews of over 8,000 wines by a team of expert judges and key information about more than 900 wine producers. This app is “Platter's in your pocket", with the latest wine descriptions and ratings, plus updated winelands travel information at your fingertips.

To note: 
1. Platter's app has been developed for the latest phone software versions and all features may not work on earlier versions. 
2. The app data is replaced annually at launch of the new printed guide. A subscription allows access to the data for one year from date of subscription purchase, whereafter you will need to renew your subscription. 
3. Occasionally there may be wines that are not in the database. Usually this is due to producer non-submission or wines not being ready for review by our tasters. You are welcome to email us to check.
4. Users of the web-based version of the guide (www.wineonaplatter.com) can log in to the app using their current Platter's username and password.

The app features:
- The wine descriptions and ratings for the latest edition (2022), plus all the reviews since 2008
- Search for wines using detailed drop-down menus
- Winery overviews and essential information (owner, winemaker, viticulturist etc)
- Tourist information such as tasting lounge opening hours, visitor attractions and amenities
- Facility to rate the wines yourself
- Facility to save your favourite wines and thereby build a virtual collection
- Facility share your wine discoveries on social media
- Easy winelands navigation via Google maps
- Find wineries near you with built-in geo-location

## Key features

- Over 8,000 wine reviews
- 900+ producer details
- Winelands travel information
- User wine ratings
- Virtual wine collection
- Social media sharing
- Geo-location for wineries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 month Platter's subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platters-wine-guide/id1063661729/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Operational error

*2026-05-17, version 3.0.11*

It won’t let me sign in. Jcon error?

### 1/5 — Search is pain

*2023-12-25, version 2.1.13*

You get 5 free searches. 
Searched for 2021 kwv heritage collection cab 
I think its not on there. I think. 
Anyway the search option is pretty useless.
Back to the book.

### 1/5 — Bad user logon and password reset

*2022-11-18*

App has a bad logon and reset process.  Almost all other apps allow a user to reset his/her password by an email adress omly - not asking for name and surname credentailsalso before allowing to reset.

### 1/5 — Does not work .. out of date

*2022-01-30, version 2.0.8*

Can have my money back ?

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-11-21, version 2.0.7*

If you take out a year’s subscription, you are still told that you must subscribe to use the app.

### 4/5 — They fix the problem

*2021-11-17*

Thx

### 2/5 — crashes

*2021-06-12*

permanent crashs on search for a wine

### 2/5 — Not as good as it used to be...

*2021-04-15, version 2.0.4*

This updated version of the app is no thing like as good as it used to be. They seem to have made an interactive database very clunky.

Having recently renewed my subscription (wow, that’s not cheap) the app has refused to acknowledge this - I have used my 5 free searches and can search no no more. I’ve logged on, logged off, uninstalled, reinstalled, restarted the phone, contacted support... all with no effect.

Pleasingly I do have every copy of the book (back to 1999), so find myself using them instead of the app.

### 1/5 — Dreadful

*2021-01-04, version 2.0.3*

Clunky, hard to navigate, lacking information. Don’t bother.

### 5/5 — Update is rubbish

*2020-12-25, version 2.0.3*

New version is utter rubbish. Makes no sense. Also you’d have thought they’d have uploaded all wines by now. No such luck. Disappointing.

## Frequently asked questions about Platter's Wine Guide

### What is Platter's Wine Guide?

Platter's Wine Guide is a mobile application that provides comprehensive information on South African wines and producers. It includes reviews of over 8,000 wines and details on more than 900 wineries, along with winelands travel information.

### How much does Platter's Wine Guide cost?

The app is free to download, but a paid annual subscription is required to access Platter's data. Subscriptions are valid for one year and include access to the web-based guide.

### What are the subscription options for Platter's Wine Guide?

Platter's Wine Guide offers both monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly subscription is $2.49 per month, and the annual subscription is $9.99 per year.

### Does Platter's Wine Guide have ads?

No, Platter's Wine Guide does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.

### How often is the data in Platter's Wine Guide updated?

The app data is replaced annually with the launch of the new printed guide. Your subscription grants access to the data for one year from the purchase date, after which you will need to renew.

### Can I use my web guide login for the Platter's Wine Guide app?

Yes, users of the web-based version of the guide (www.wineonaplatte.com) can log in to the app using their existing Platter's username and password.

### What devices is Platter's Wine Guide compatible with?

Platter's Wine Guide has been developed for the latest phone software versions and is compatible with iPhones and iPads.

### What is the age rating for Platter's Wine Guide?

Platter's Wine Guide has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.12 — 2026-07-08

Offline subscription check fixes.

### 3.0.11 — 2026-02-24

Five star wine and wines of the year fixes.

### 3.0.10 — 2026-02-11

Improvements for offline capabilities and bug fixes with subscriptions.

### 3.0.9 — 2026-02-04

Offline improvements and connectivity issue resolutions.

### 3.0.8 — 2025-11-19

The new 2026 wines and producers are now available in this version.

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