# Wine Study — Quiz, Flashcards, Exam

> Interactive flashcards and quizzes for wine certification exams. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Kavanagh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-study/id1564201450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Kavanagh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564201452)
- Category: Education, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 349 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-study/id1564201450/reviews.md

## What is Wine Study?

Cork Dork Wine Study and its CMS & WSET flashcards helps you crush wine exams. Spaced repetition, 2500+ wine study flashcards, 40+ wine maps, 30+ interactive wine map quizzes, wine study practice questions and more.

Take your wine study and exam prep to the next level with up-to-date study material for all major Old & New World wine regions. You can also study Beer, Cocktails, Sake & Spirits. Ideal wine study aid for the following exams: WSET2, WSET3, CMS Intro, CMS Certified.

WHY CORK DORK WINE STUDY?

Cork Dork Wine Study uses proven techniques from cognitive science which adapt to your memory and wine knowledge. Spaced repetition and interval-based active recall helps you maximize wine knowledge retention. Difficult flashcards appear more often, easy flashcards appear less often. You remember more with less effort. Wine study has never been easier!

Level 1 wine study flashcards are ideal for CMS Intro and WSET Level 2 and WSET Level 3 exams. Level 2 is ideal for CMS Certified Sommelier and WSET Level 3 and beyond. Change levels any time.

Daily reminders and a streak heatmap keeps you motivated and helps you form good wine study habits one day at a time. Don't break the chain otherwise your wine study streak will reset to zero!

Cork Dork Wine Study free users can study Argentina, Austria, Fortified, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Upgrade to Cork Dork Wine Study Pro to study all categories.

Cork Dork Wine Study Pro subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Got suggestions / questions? I'd love to hear from you!

paul@corkdork.io

Terms of Service: https://www.corkdork.io/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://www.corkdork.io/privacy.html

## Key features

- Spaced repetition learning
- 2500+ wine study flashcards
- 40+ wine maps
- Interactive wine map quizzes
- Practice exam questions
- Study beer, cocktails, sake, spirits
- Daily reminders and streak heatmap

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Wine Study?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive study material for wine certifications
- 🎯 Effective flashcard system with difficulty levels
- 🗺️ Interactive maps for regional learning
- 📱 Convenient mobile study on-the-go
- ⚡ Quick study sessions for busy professionals
- ✅ Proven exam success for CMS and WSET certifications
- 🎓 Well-designed content aligned with exam requirements
- 👨‍💼 Responsive creator (Paul) with good customer support
- 🎮 Engaging quiz and review options
- 📊 Progress tracking and immediate feedback

**Cons**

- 💰 Limited free content, paywall for most regions
- 🐛 Map quiz interface too small without stylus
- ❌ Misleading free app description
- 🔴 Customer service accessibility issues
- 🗺️ Map color key errors and inconsistencies
- ⚠️ Subscription cancellation difficulties
- 🔧 Technical glitches with quiz answer selection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Quiz answer ovals not retaining selections
- Map color key showing duplicate colors with missing options
- Paid categories inaccessible after upgrade
- Subscription continues charging after app deletion
- Map quizzes too small for usable interaction

**Most requested features**

- Multiple choice format option for appellations
- Larger, more accessible map quiz interface
- Better color coding in map keys
- Improved subscription management and cancellation process
- Updated content to match current exam materials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-study/id1564201450/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Top!

*2025-12-08*

Sehr gut!

**Developer response:** Danke!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-09-17*

I upgraded to “Pro” 3 weeks ago. There was an issue with the upgrade but their customer service was great and addressed it. 

App is a great resource to stay fresh on categories and quick refreshers on regions. 

Great Work

**Developer response:** Much appreciated, cheers! paul@corkdork.io

### 2/5 — Don’t pay for upgrade

*2025-09-01, version 1.7.0*

I upgraded to “Pro” 3 weeks ago and still cannot access the paid for categories. No way to contact them or customer service. 

STAY AWAY

### 2/5 — Deceiving

*2025-07-19, version 1.7.0*

Listed as a free app and then you’re shown that you can only access half the countries unless you purchase.

### 4/5 — Good but Updates Needed

*2025-03-30*

The map color key codes have several errors. For example a region is shown in yellow but there is no yellow in the key, but orange is shown in the key twice. These maps are so beautifully simplified that it could be an awesome asset if fixed. Love the numerous review and quiz options though so I  will still use other features.

**Developer response:** Hey OUStacey - very sorry about that. A temporary bug caused incorrect colors to appear in the map legends for Austria, Niederösterreich, Champagne, and the Loire. Please make sure you have the latest app version as this has already been fixed. Cheers! paul@corkdork.io

### 5/5 — So Helpful!

*2025-03-25, version 1.6.0*

Used this to study for my CMS certified. It’s fantastic. The map quizzes are clutch. I recommend paying for the full version- it’s def worth it.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-09-27*

Great app helped me crack the CMS certified exam with ease!!

**Developer response:** Well done!

### 5/5 — Must have for CMS study

*2024-09-21*

Used these to help study for my Intro exam. Much of the information information was above and beyond what was necessary but a great way to reinforce what I learned

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback Mcneilm4 - hope you crushed the exam!

### 5/5 — Very helpful study app

*2024-08-28, version 1.5.3*

Made the difference during my studies. Nice range of questions and representative of the CMS difficulty level.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-05-08, version 1.5.3*

Easy to use, lots of study regions included in the general curriculum. Can’t wait to sign up for PRo.

## Frequently asked questions about Wine Study

### What does this app do?

This app is designed to help users study for wine certification exams and expand their knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, sake, and spirits. It utilizes proven cognitive science techniques like spaced repetition and active recall to enhance learning and memory retention.

### What are the key features for studying?

Key features include over 2500 flashcards, 40+ wine maps, interactive map quizzes, practice exam questions, and a spaced repetition system that adapts to your learning pace. It also offers daily reminders and a streak heatmap to encourage consistent study habits.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with access to specific regions and categories. Users can upgrade to 'Cork Dork Wine Study Pro' via subscription to unlock all study material. Pro subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What exams is this app good for?

This app is ideal for preparing for wine certification exams such as WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3, CMS Intro, and CMS Certified Sommelier. The flashcard levels can be adjusted to suit different exam requirements.

### What if I have suggestions or questions?

The developers welcome suggestions and questions. You can reach out via email at paul@corkdork.io. The app also provides links to its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for further information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2025-10-09

What’s new:

- Updated flashcards: France, South Africa
- Misc -> Serving Temperatures now has separate sections for CMS and WSET
- Performance improvements

What would you like to see in the next version? paul@corkdork.io

### 1.7.0 — 2025-04-29

What’s new:
- Updated flashcards: Sake & Spirits, South Africa
- Map fixes: Austria, Niederösterreich, Champagne, Loire

Enjoy!

Keep the feedback and suggestions coming: paul@corkdork.io

### 1.6.0 — 2025-01-04

What’s new:

- Corrected Argentina flashcard (thanks Christia!)
- Added Celsius temps (thanks Miguel, Anders, Gustav, and Nora!)
- Updated Langton's classification (thanks Ian!)
- Added Burgundy Grand Crus grouped by village (thanks Rebecca!)
- Added individual text-to-speech for:
 Glossaries (France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain)
 1855 Classification
 St. Emilion Classification
 First Growth Second Wines
 Burgundy and Champagne Grand Crus

Enjoy!
paul@corkdork.io

### 1.5.3 — 2023-07-08

Hey Cork Dorks! This update contains a few more improvements to Map Quizzes. 

Btw let me know if you own or work in a wine shop - I've an exciting new project to share with you!

paul@corkdork.io

### 1.5.0 — 2023-06-13

Hey everyone, long overdue update! This one includes...

- map quiz: pan and zoom, colors, play again button, feedback on incorrect region selection
- match quiz: configurable time limit
- Argentina: flashcard updates
- Austria: Thermenregion just became a DAC so updated flashcards and Review card
- improved color contrast in dark mode
- improved performance and stability

Happy studying!
paul@corkdork.io

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