7.1.1. Purpose of Wine Reviews

This feature was added based on feedback from judges who wanted a private platform to record personal tasting notes.

• Even if the show they judged is inactive, their DrinkMe account remains active, allowing them continued access to their notes.

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7.1.2. Accessing the Wine Reviews Feature

When a judge signs into DrinkMe after a show has concluded, they may see a blank page with no show or class to select. However, they will have access to the Reviews button on the left-hand side.

Steps to Access:

• Click Reviews from the left-hand menu.
• Select Wine Review.
• Use the search function to select any wine in the DrinkMe database.

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7.1.3. Writing and Managing Reviews

Judges can write a review for the selected wine and include detailed tasting notes.

Features:

• Reviews can be edited at any time.
• Reviews can be deleted at the judge’s discretion.
• Reviews remain saved and accessible indefinitely, even between competitions.

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7.1.4. Privacy and Manager Portal Access

Wine reviews are completely private to the judge and are not shared with exhibitors.

Manager Portal Access:

• Organisers can view reviews and tasting notes under the Reviews section in the Manager Portal.
• Important: These reviews are strictly for internal use and will never be released to exhibitors.

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7.1.5. Benefits of the Wine Reviews Feature

• Allows judges to maintain a personal archive of tasting notes.
• Provides continuity across multiple shows by enabling judges to reference previous reviews.
• Ensures privacy while offering show organisers useful feedback for internal reference.

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By using this feature, judges can create a valuable resource of tasting insights and maintain continuity across multiple shows.