# WSET Tasting Notes - Wine

> Structured wine tasting note creation tool based on WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting. (iPhone/iPad app by Wine & Spirit Education Trust.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-tasting-notes-wine/id1291862104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wine & Spirit Education Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291862103)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-tasting-notes-wine/id1291862104/reviews.md

## What is WSET Tasting Notes?

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast tasting for pleasure or a drinks professional tasting for work, this app helps you create and store structured and consistent tasting notes for wines. 

Brought to you by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — the largest wine education provider in the world — the app is based on our globally recognised Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) at Level 2. 

Note: This app does not form part of the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines course. However it is a useful tool for both current and former WSET students at all levels. 

Never been a WSET student? No problem! The app is a great tool for all wine tasters, complete with useful tips on how to record your notes. The app also provides a great taster of the skills you can expect to acquire through WSET courses. 

What’s included:
•	The only wine tasting app endorsed by the world’s leading provider of wine education 
•	A database of over 300 wine producing countries and regions
•	Over 100 pre-populated grape varieties 
•	A comprehensive lexicon of commonly used aroma and flavour descriptors
•	Pro tips to guide you through the app 
•	Ability to record notes in “blind” tasting mode
•	In line with updates to the new Level 2 Award in Wines, record primary, secondary and tertiary aroma and flavour characteristics
•	Search through your stored tasting notes
•	Upload a photo to your wine notes
•	Simple, easy to use interface to record and store your tasting notes

What is the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine?
The Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) is a method of note taking developed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust to make tasting notes more objective and comparable.
The methodology breaks down the evaluation of wine, spirits or sake into appearance, nose, palate and conclusion, supported by universal terminology. 

The SAT is published at four progressive levels of difficulty in support of the four levels WSET qualifications available. This app has been built for wines at level two making it suitable for those who are new to the SAT method as well as those that have completed WSET courses. 

A systematic approach to tasting provides wine tasters with a foundation on which to build and develop their skills. The SAT forms an integral part of all WSET courses. 

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Founded in 1969, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. 
Trusted by the world’s most recognised drinks organisations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades and since 2004 over half a million candidates have taken a WSET qualification.
With four progressive levels of study offered through a network of course providers in more than 70 countries and translated into multiple languages, WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts. To find out more about WSET, visit wsetglobal.com.

## Key features

- Structured tasting note creation
- WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) methodology
- Database of wine countries and regions
- Pre-populated grape varieties
- Aroma and flavour descriptor lexicon
- Blind tasting mode
- Searchable tasting notes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-tasting-notes-wine/id1291862104/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Average but helpful

*2025-12-23, version 3.1*

Needed a tool to register my tasting notes so I decided to try this one. Couldn’t find frappato grape varietal in the selection plus there is a wine region option but no appellation…
Kind of limited for professionals but I guess it’s a good option for less experienced tasters

### 3/5 — Meh

*2025-06-16, version 3.1*

Would be a useful tool if it was set up for WSET level 3. As it’s only level 2 it’s rather limited in its application.

### 4/5 — I miss the built in scoring option

*2025-04-05, version 3.1*

I miss the built in scoring option. Otherwise looks good.

### 2/5 — App worked great for a week now closes app and all progress on analysis on the tasting flavor notes

*2025-03-23, version 3.1*

Please fix!

### 5/5 — Nice basic app, built to the purpose and nothing more.

*2025-02-16, version 3.1*

The reviews are kinda harsh. This app works well enough. I was able to add a photo of the label (some reviewers couldn’t), and it didn’t crash, although I haven’t yet tried to put in any non-preset flavors. The export is compact and clear. Seems like a great app if you ask me. Yea, you can’t edit a review once “saved”, but prior to that it’s fully editable. Yea, you can’t enter or change the date. That seems to be set when you “save”. But, you can mention in the notes section if your tasting date is different than your “save” date if that’s important. This app does what it says it does and avoids the unnecessary. It’s perfect for a WSET student (like me), and seems useful to anyone that want’s a consistent way to record their wine tastings.

### 3/5 — Good idea, not great execution

*2025-01-17, version 3.1*

Would be fantastic if it had an option for level 2 vs level 3 notes. Definitely needs a way to edit notes.   Additionally would be nice to be able to adjust the date of the review. It is common for me to take paper notes as I drink and then next day go in to enter them, so would be nice to accurately capture the date.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-01-11, version 3.1*

The app is not opening on IOS. It is calling the mistake whenever you are trying to login.

### 2/5 — App crashes when inputting information

*2024-07-10, version 3.0*

I’ve used the app a few times and previously it had worked well. This week when I tried to input information into a new record the app would crash and force close, losing all information. I tried multiple times but couldn’t get past the aroma stage without the app closing. A shame, I have enjoyed using it in the past. Please fix!

### 1/5 — Not Official, Third Party

*2024-06-12, version 3.0*

As a student, I have directly contacted WSET London via email and asked at their HQs for access. They said they said they do not provide any digital materials or app access.

### 3/5 — Allow for editing

*2024-02-15, version 3.0*

Great app but you really should allow the option for editing…

## Frequently asked questions about WSET Tasting Notes

### What does the WSET Tasting Notes app do?

This app assists users in creating and storing structured and consistent tasting notes for wines. It is based on the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's (WSET) globally recognized Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) methodology, making your evaluations more objective and comparable.

### What are the key features of this wine tasting app?

Key features include a database of over 300 wine-producing countries and regions, over 100 pre-populated grape varieties, a comprehensive lexicon of aroma and flavor descriptors, and the ability to record notes in 'blind' tasting mode. You can also record primary, secondary, and tertiary aroma/flavor characteristics, search your notes, and upload photos.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a completely free experience for users.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for both wine enthusiasts tasting for pleasure and drinks professionals tasting for work. It is particularly useful for current and former WSET students at all levels, as well as anyone new to structured wine tasting.

### How does the app relate to WSET courses?

The app is based on the WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) at Level 2, making it a useful tool for those learning or practicing this methodology. While it does not form part of the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines course itself, it complements the learning process and helps develop tasting skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2025-01-06

Bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2022-01-07

We’ve updated the app to add new features and to fix some bugs. 

What’s new? You can now export your tasting notes. Export them singly making them easy to share or export your whole library.

### 2.0.1 — 2019-09-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2019-09-11

Save your tasting notes using WSET’s praised Systematic Approach to Tasting wine.

Updated to support WSET’s new Level 2 Award in Wines

After a thorough review the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits was replaced with the Level 2 Award in Wines.

Now exclusively focusing on wines, the new Level 2 Award in Wines, launched August 2019, benefits from an enhanced, updated specification and learning materials.  

In line with updates to the new qualification, you can record primary, secondary and tertiary aroma and flavour characteristics giving greater depth and nuance to your tasting notes.

Also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2 — 2018-06-26

WSET takes your privacy extremely seriously. We have updated our policies ensuring that we are compliant with the new GDPR legislation. In this version of the app we have built in clear links to our privacy policies so that you can easily find them.

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