Website of the Day: Snooth

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:34 PDT

The last time we discussed how we felt about new social networks, the overwhelming majority of you said you were sick of them, and I think that's understandable. But hear me out! Snooth is a new social network, but it has a great premise that appeals to a weakness of mine - the wine-loving weakness.

Yes, Snooth is a social network designed around users reviewing and suggesting wines to other users. I entered in ratings right away for 2 Buck Chuck (that's Charles Shaw to you poor people without a nearby Trader Joe's), because that is how I roll. Snooth recognized that was how I would prefer to roll, and duly recommended me a big long list of under $20 bottles!

For that, I can forgive Snooth's social network status. As long as skeezy high school classmates refrain from sending me "how is life?" messages, I am totally set.

The Holiday Wine Lover's Tech Guide

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:43:19 PST

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, and sipping throughout the season.

Hello Vino - This free app for iPhone and Android devices packs an encyclopedia's worth of wine knowledge into you smartphone. Search for wine of all price points based on food pairing, taste, occasion and region. Naturally, there's a social aspect, allowing you to share wine discoveries with like-minded friends via Facebook and Twitter.
Snooth - There may be more social networks out there than one person can keep up with, but Snooth is a community catering exclusively to the oenophiles of the world. Use Snooth to interact with wineries, industry insiders, and fellow aficionados on everything from the history of a specific grape varietal to the best finds in coastal Greece to pairing recommendations for a Summer cookout.
Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller ($70) - We'll admit it, we've gone for a subpar white wine at the grocery store just because it was already chilled. Never put convenience in front of quality again, with this beverage chiller, which will get wine bottles down to the proper temperature in six minutes. Add a tray of ice cubes, some water, press a button and let the machine work its magic. Can beer drinkers aren't left out either, as the gadgets adds chill within a quick one minute.

Three more must haves for techie wine drinkers after the break.