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Wine Cellar Manager – From collector to sommelier: wine always in order

Wine Cellar Manager – From collector to sommelier: wine always in order

Description

Wine Cellar Manager is the ultimate tool for wine enthusiasts and businesses looking to organize, analyze, and showcase their wine collections. Whether you’re a casual collector or a sommelier, this plugin is tailored to your needs.

Perfect for:
– Wine collectors managing private cellars.
– Restaurants and wine bars creating professional menus.
– Sommeliers and event planners showcasing curated selections.
– Wineries tracking inventory and public wine lists.

With Wine Cellar Manager, you can:

  • Organize your wines with ease using custom post types and taxonomies.
  • Track stock movements and gain insights into your collection.
  • Showcase your wines with customizable public filters and shortcode embeds.
  • Transform your wine list into a menu for professional presentations or restaurant use.
  • Ask wine-related questions to AI and get instant suggestions based on your wine list (powered by OpenAI GPT).

Try it on a free mock site: click here

Features

  • Custom Post Type for Wines: Organize each bottle with dedicated entries.
  • Custom Taxonomies: Filter by region, grape variety, and winery.
  • Custom Fields: Manage details like alcohol content, vintage, price, quantity, and status.
  • Wine Movements: Track purchases, tastings, gifts, or sales with custom movement types.
  • Statistics Dashboard: Visualize trends, consumption data, and inventory stats.
  • Wine AI Assistant: Ask wine pairing questions or menu suggestions to AI — the assistant will analyze your current wine list and provide personalized responses.
  • Wine AI Log: Keep track of past AI interactions with a private log.
  • Flexible Display Options:
    • [wine_list_menu_type_and_winery]: Display your collection with advanced filtering (See the wine list.).
    • [wine_list_menu_type_and_winery_bottom]: Create a professional wine menu layout.
    • [wine_list_menu_type_region_winery]: Display wines grouped by type, then region, then winery, ideal for structured menus with geographic focus.
  • Admin Settings Page: Configure display options, manage fields, set API credentials and language preferences for the AI assistant.
  • Consumption Alerts: Receive alerts about wines approaching or past their ideal consumption date. Customize email notifications and view upcoming or overdue wines directly from your dashboard.

Usage

Shortcodes:

  • [wine_list_menu_type_and_winery]: Embed a wine list with filters for users to search and navigate your collection.
  • [wine_list_menu_type_and_winery_bottom]: Showcase your wine collection in a menu format, ideal for restaurants and events.

AI Assistant:

  • Access the “Wine AI Assistant” page in the admin to ask wine pairing questions or get menu suggestions.
  • The assistant will analyze your current wine list and respond accordingly.
  • All interactions are logged for future reference.

Consumption Alerts:

  • In the plugin settings, enable alerts for wines nearing or past their ideal consumption date.
  • Choose the frequency of email notifications: daily, weekly (every Monday), or monthly (on the 1st).
  • A dashboard widget displays wines that are expiring soon, already expired, or missing a consumption date.

Screenshots

Installation

  1. Upload the wine-cellar-manager folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Use the shortcodes to embed your wine list or menu on any page or post.
  4. Adjust the plugin settings under “Settings” > “Wine Cellar Manager.”
  5. Configure your OpenAI API key and language under “Wine AI Settings.”

FAQ

Can this plugin be used to create a wine menu?

Yes! Use the [wine_list_menu_type_and_winery_bottom] shortcode to transform your collection into a professional wine menu.

Is the plugin compatible with the latest WordPress versions?

Absolutely! The plugin is tested with the latest WordPress version and follows best practices.

Can I customize the fields for each wine?

Yes, you can manage fields such as alcohol content, vintage, quantity, and more under the plugin settings.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to use the Wine AI Assistant?

Yes. The AI features require an OpenAI API key (you can obtain one from https://platform.openai.com/). You can configure your API key and language preferences in the “Wine AI Settings” page.

How can I get notified about wines that are about to expire?

Enable the consumption alert feature in the plugin settings. You’ll receive email alerts based on the selected frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly), and a dashboard widget will show expiring or expired wines.

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