Release Note - Viniou

What's New in the Viniou App

Release Notes for 2026

18.1.0
23/01/2026
Features
- Wine Comment
  Added a comments field directly on the wine information entry page to store freeform and contextual information.
- Customisable Text Size
  New option allowing you to adjust the font size to enhance the readability of the interface according to your preferences.
18.0.0
15/01/2026
Features
- New 'Critics & Experts' Section
  Added a new section for critics' reviews and expert ratings directly on the wine profile.
- Focus on the wine map
  Ability to zoom in on the map that represents your wines, for better visualisation of their distribution.
Bug
- Manual adjustment of images after upload
  You can now straighten your images after uploading, making it easy to correct their orientation.

Release Notes for 2025

17.1.1
31/12/2025
Features
- Clearer and More Readable Chatbot
  The formatting of the chatbot messages has been improved to make the responses more readable, better structured, and more enjoyable to review.
- Simplified image management
  Access to the image bank is now available after entering a wine, facilitating a more intuitive and better-organised management of visuals associated with your bottles.
Bug
- Enhanced Stability and Reliability
  This release addresses an issue encountered when adding images from the library and enhances overall image management for a smoother and more reliable experience.
17.1.0
26/12/2025
Features
- Voice chat
  Speak directly to Viniou to interact with your wine cellar. With voice chat, ask your questions vocally, search for your bottles, and receive instant responses based on your personal cellar. A simpler and more natural way to manage and explore your wines.
17.0.0
18/12/2025
Features
- Invoice or receipt scanning: automatic addition of your wines
  You can now photograph an invoice or a receipt: Viniou will automatically recognise the wines and pre-fill the name, vintage, price, and quantity. The document is then stored in Viniou for quick access in the event of tracking, proof, or insurance.
16.1.0
03/12/2025
Features
- Improved filters with the ability to select multiple options per category
  Filters have been redesigned to allow the selection of multiple criteria within the same category, enabling better refinement of wine searches.
- New price filter with a slider
  A new slider replaces the old range fields for purchase price and market price. It allows users to select a precise range and display only the wines that exactly match the desired budget.
- Ability to enter a Christmas gift card
  You can now enter a gift card code directly in the app to activate your Premium period.
- New Transaction Type: Sale
  You can now mark a wine as "sold", useful for tracking bottles given away during private sales or other events.
16.0.0
10/11/2025
Features
- Customisation of the dashboard
  You can now choose which modules to display and arrange their order to customise your dashboard to your preferences.
- Enhanced Price Estimates
  In-depth work on our algorithms to make the market price estimation of bottles more reliable and consistent.
Bug
- Camera management improvement
  Fixed a lag issue that could occur after adding several wines in the same session to ensure a smoother and more responsive scanning experience.
15.0.0
17/10/2025
Features
- Addition of a directory
  Discover the new directory that helps you better reference and track where you purchased your wines.
14.0.0
04/10/2025
Features
- Enhanced Export
  The alcohol content is now displayed in your export files. An additional data point for even more comprehensive and precise tracking of your cellar.
- More accurate label scanning
  Label detection has been improved to identify your wines more quickly and with enhanced reliability.
- Return of Viniou Reviews
  User reviews and comments are making a comeback on wine profiles. This allows you to better share your discoveries and refine your choices.
Bug
- Fixed camera issue on Android
  A fix has been applied: the camera no longer freezes after multiple uses in the same session. You can now scan your bottles without interruption.
- Fixed image orientation
  Photos that sometimes appeared in landscape mode are now displayed correctly, providing a more harmonious presentation of your bottles.
13.0.0
24/09/2025
Features
- New Food & Wine Pairing Page
  The page has been completely redesigned to offer a clearer, smoother and more inspiring experience. Discover more relevant pairing suggestions and simplified navigation to find the perfect wine for your dishes — or vice versa.
- Optimised Viniou Chatbot
  The chatbot is now faster, more accurate, and even more helpful! It now guides you with refined answers and more relevant suggestions to find your wines or explore your cellar in a flash.
12.0.0
26/08/2025
Features
- Print your cellar in "restaurant menu" format
  You can now print your cellar as an elegant menu, perfect for tastings with friends or events. A polished presentation to showcase your bottles.
- Added the chatbot (version 1)
  A brand new chatbot has made its debut in Viniou! This initial version helps you easily search for a wine in your cellar. Many developments are planned to enhance its capabilities very soon.
Bug
- Incomplete List Printing
  Printing lists only included wines in stock and ignored others. This bug has been fixed: all bottles, whether in stock or not, are now printed correctly.
11.0.0
06/08/2025
Features
- Filter by estate and château after region selection
  A new filter allows you to restrict your search to wineries and estates corresponding to the selected region, making it easier to find your wines.
- Optimised wine addition form
  The addition form has been improved to enable much faster entry. Ideal for when you're logging multiple bottles in succession.
- Disabling automatic clipping from the web
  When adding a photo from the web version, you can now choose not to enable automatic background removal, allowing you to keep the original image of your bottle.
Bug
- Displaying PDFs on wine profiles
  An issue occasionally prevented the opening or correct display of PDF files related to wine records. This bug has been fixed, and documents now display without error.
10.0.0
26/07/2025
Features
- Simplified Wine Addition Flow
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- Custom Photo for Each Cellar
  Customise your cellar display by adding a photo to each one. A simple way to make your management even more visual and unique.
- Vector search on wines
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- Use of the scan photo as wine image
  When adding by scan, the photo taken during the scan is now automatically used as the main image of the wine on its detail page.
Bug
- Addition of a wine to multiple locations upon creation
  The issue preventing the addition of a new wine to multiple cellar locations has been resolved. You can now place the same wine in different locations without difficulty right from its creation.
- Removal of duplicates in food and wine pairings
  Food and wine pairings have been refined to eliminate duplicates. You now receive clearer suggestions without repetition.
9.1.0
15/06/2025
Features
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  You can now choose which modules to show or hide on each wine profile, allowing you to tailor the display to your needs and preferences.
- Customisation of columns in the wine list (web version)
  On the web version, you can now select the columns you wish to display in the wine list, allowing you to have a view tailored to your way of managing your cellar.
- Wine Transfer Between Cellars
  You can now easily transfer a wine from one cellar to another, making it easier to manage your stocks spread across multiple storage locations.
- Reorganising bottles by drag-and-drop
  In the My Cellars screen, you can now rearrange bottles within the same location using drag and drop. Easily manage the order of your wines visually.
- Display of Wines from the Same Producer
  On each wine profile, you can now see a list of other wines from the same producer. A convenient way to discover and organise your bottles from the same estate.
9.0.0
15/04/2025
Features
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  When removing a wine from your cellar, you can now specify the type of removal (tasting, gift, exchange). This information enriches your history and makes tracking your bottles easier.
Bug
- Optimised loading times
  The application now loads much faster. Enjoy more responsive navigation and instant access to your data.
8.0.0
14/03/2025
Features
- Sharing of notes between users
  Ratings given by other users to a wine you own are now shared on its profile. You can thus benefit from a community-enriched average score to better appreciate your bottles.
- Adding files to the wine record
  You can now attach PDF files or images to your wine records. This allows you to keep documents, labels, or additional notes directly linked to each bottle.
7.0.0
28/02/2025
Features
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- Print a wine sheet in PDF
  Print the detailed sheet of each wine with just one click to save or share your information.
- Wine distribution on a map
  View the origin of your wines directly on an interactive map, available for Premium users.
- Search bar in the header
  Quickly access search from any page with a bar now always visible in the header.
6.1.0
27/01/2025
Features
- Disabling automatic bottle cropping
  You now have the option to disable auto-cropping when taking photos. Keep the full image of your bottles according to your preferences.
- Addition of comments to the wine profile
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6.0.0
02/01/2025
Features
- Spirits Management
  Viniou is no longer just about wine! You can now add and organise your spirits such as Whisky, Rum, Cognac… and many more will be coming soon.
Bug
- Optimised Bottle Photo Capture
  Capturing photos of your bottles is now faster and of higher quality, allowing you to easily enhance your wine records with sharp images.

Release Notes for 2024

5.1.0
27/11/2024
Features
- Addition of missing grape varieties
  New grape varieties have been added to the database, allowing you to more accurately specify the composition of your wines and enrich your records.
5.0.0
12/11/2024
Features
- More accurate grape variety management
  Grape variety management has been enhanced to offer more detail and flexibility. You can now specify and track the composition of your wines more precisely.
4.3.0
26/10/2024
Features
- Support for cellars with asymmetrical rows
  Viniou now supports cellars with rows that aren't all identical. Easily organise your bottles even in irregular storage configurations.
4.2.0
22/10/2024
Features
- Add photos from your phone for label scanning
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4.1.0
10/10/2024
Features
- Enhanced back button management in search
  Navigation through your search results is now smoother. The back button correctly returns you to the wine list without losing your filters or position.
4.0.0
02/10/2024
Features
- Export your cellar in CSV or PDF
  You can now export your full wine list in CSV or PDF format. Perfect for maintaining an external inventory or easily sharing your data.
3.4.1
20/09/2024
Features
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  The application has been optimised to provide faster navigation, reduced loading times, and smoother usage across all your devices.
3.4.0
17/09/2024
Features
- Bottle Placement Management
  You can now specify the exact location of each bottle in your cellar. This feature helps you organise your wines optimally and find them in an instant.
Bug
- Improved label scan stability
  Issues that could affect the scanning of labels have been fixed. The scan is now more reliable and offers more accurate recognition of your wines.
3.3.0
04/09/2024
Features
- Custom lists to organise your wines
  Create your own lists such as "My Favourites", "My Wishlist" or "My Tastings" to organise your wines according to your preferences. This new feature makes managing your cellar even more intuitive and personalised.
3.2.1
02/09/2024
Features
- Incorrect display of food and wine pairings
  In certain cases, incorrect or unrelated food and wine pairings could appear on the record. The issue has been fixed and the suggestions now correctly match each bottle.
3.2.0
31/08/2024
Features
- Food and wine pairing
  You can now find food and wine pairing suggestions directly on your profiles. Discover which dishes best complement each bottle to enhance your tasting experience.
3.1.1
26/08/2024
Bug
- Issue when taking photos of bottles
  On certain devices, taking a photo could fail or freeze, preventing the image from being saved. This bug has been fixed and capturing now works without interruption.
3.1.0
25/08/2024
Features
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  Customise your profiles by adding images of your bottles. A more visual way to recognise and locate your wines.
- Smoother camera for photo capturing
  Compatibility with the camera has been optimised to make image capture faster and uninterrupted.
3.0.0
02/08/2024
Features
- Optimised Storage Management
  Location management has been redesigned to simplify the organisation and tracking of bottles. More easily find where each wine is located in your cellar.
- Placing the same wine in multiple cellars
  It is now possible to add the same wine to different cellars. Manage your inventory more easily across multiple locations or storage sites.
- Retrieval of the Wine Market Price
  Each wine record now displays an estimated market price. Track the value of your bottles and manage your cellar with better visibility of their current rating.
2.2.1
19/07/2024
Features
- Error in the packaging graph
  The chart showing the number of bottles per packaging occasionally displayed incorrect values, particularly after adding or removing a wine. This issue has been resolved, and the data is now reliable and up-to-date.
2.2.0
17/07/2024
Features
- New charts on the dashboard
  The dashboard now includes new charts for a clearer and more attractive visualisation of your cellar's data. Analyse your wines more easily with these enhanced representations.
2.1.0
27/06/2024
Features
- Rating reminder when taking out a wine
  When recording the removal of a bottle you haven't tasted yet, Viniou offers a reminder to rate it later. This way, you maintain a complete record of your tastings.
2.0.0
06/06/2024
Features
- New mobile architecture for enhanced fluidity
  The mobile app has been thoroughly redesigned. This new architecture provides faster navigation, reduced loading times, and a much smoother overall experience.
- AI Integration to Enhance Wine Profiles
  With artificial intelligence, Viniou now automatically retrieves information about the vineyard, tasting advice, and the history of each wine. Your records are thus more complete and enriching.
- Ageing phases for each wine
  Viniou now displays the estimated ageing phases for each of your wines, so you know when to enjoy them at their full potential.
1.2.0
01/06/2024
Features
- Label scanning for adding or removing a wine
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1.1.1
10/05/2024
Bug
- Incorrect stock after removing a bottle
  An issue could occur where, after recording the removal of a bottle, the displayed stock did not update immediately. This bug has now been fixed: your quantities are correctly refreshed as soon as the removal is recorded.
1.1.0
01/05/2024
Features
- Mobile app available on the stores
  Viniou is now available on the App Store and Google Play! Download the app on your smartphone to manage your wine cellar wherever you are.
1.0.0
02/04/2024
Features
- Mobile-optimised website
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- New theme and unified screens
  The site adopts a modernised and harmonised colour theme. All screens have been standardised to offer a more coherent and pleasant experience.

Release Notes for 2016

0.3.0
16/06/2016
Features
- Creation of QR Codes for your bottles
  You can now generate a QR Code for each wine in your cellar. Affix it to your bottles and scan it to instantly access its profile and update its status.
0.2.0
14/04/2016
Features
- Wine Entry and Exit Pages
  Now track all the movements in your wine cellar! The new entry and exit pages allow you to easily see which wines have been added or consumed, with a detailed history of each action.
0.1.0
18/02/2016
Features
- Add Your Bottles
  You can now save your wines in the app to start managing your cellar.
- Complete Cellar List
  You can now display all your bottles in a clear and detailed list, for simplified tracking of your wine cellar.
- Visual dashboard of your cellar
  Explore a brand new dashboard that displays the distribution of your wines by colour (red, white, rosé, etc.) and by type. Instantly view the composition of your cellar with clear and interactive charts.