How NextWine's AI sommelier works
NextWine turns a plain-language request into a curated shortlist of real bottles. Describe the occasion, your budget, the food on the table or a wine you already love, and our AI sommelier matches it against a catalogue of 400+ wines from 15+ countries and 230+ grape varieties, then explains why each pick fits.
Three steps to your recommendation
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Describe what you want
Type a prompt like "a bold red under €25 for grilled steak" or fine-tune by country and colour. No wine jargon required.
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AI matches your taste
The model weighs grape, region, sweetness, body and food pairing against your request to shortlist the bottles you're most likely to enjoy.
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Save and explore
Every recommendation comes with tasting notes and pairing tips, and you can save it to revisit or refine later.
Which AI model powers it
Recommendations are generated with OpenAI GPT models. Free and Basic tiers use GPT-4o mini for fast, reliable picks; the Unlimited tier unlocks the advanced GPT-4o model for more nuanced reasoning across larger shortlists. You decide how many wines to return and can add constraints like country or colour at any time.
Example recommendation
Prompt: A versatile red under €20 for a weeknight pasta with tomato sauce
Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Tuscany)
High acidity and bright cherry fruit cut through tomato sauce, while soft tannins keep it easy on a weeknight.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)
Juicy, medium-bodied and budget-friendly, with herbal notes that echo the basil and oregano in the sauce.
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What people use it for
- Matching a wine to tonight's dinner or a specific dish
- Finding an impressive gift within a set budget
- Discovering affordable alternatives to a wine they love
- Exploring new grapes and regions beyond the usual picks