How to log a tasting with friends

Compare notes without broadcasting to the whole internet.

By the SipMarked team · Updated 2026-11-05

SipMarked is a private wine journal app for iPhone, Android and the web: scan a label, rate it, and remember where you drank it and who with.

Create an invite-only group

SipMarked Vines are private groups: invite friends, log the same flight, and keep everyone’s ratings separate.

A SipMarked Vine called Friday Supper Club, with a friend's wine post and Want to try, Tried it, and Loved it reactions
A Vine is a private group. Invite friends by link or QR code, then post wines and react to each other's picks.
SipMarked tag screen with taste and occasion tags, a star rating, notes, and an In My Cellar toggle
Everyone rates and tags each bottle on their own phone.

Assign bottles before you pour

Number bags or line up bottles, then each person scans and rates at their own pace.

Debrief with context

After scores are in, talk about favorites—not crowd averages. There is no public database ranking your party.

Read more in our tasting notes guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do friends need paid plans?

Free tiers include limited entries; check Support for current limits before a big tasting.