iTELL iSEEK FAQ
Reviewing and Rating Wine
Please note that seeking will be enabled once we reach the required volume of wine reviews.
Reviewing and Rating Wine
Please note that seeking will be enabled once we reach the required volume of wine reviews.
I've never evaluated or reviewed a wine before - How do I begin?
What is a wine appellation?
What is a wine region?
What does wine style mean?
I can’t find the appellation on the wine label. Should I pick something that is close?
How do I read a French wine label?
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Can I go back to change my review?
How can I find my wine review?
Where can I see reviews by others?
My Account
What is a wine appellation?
What is a wine region?
What does wine style mean?
I can’t find the appellation on the wine label. Should I pick something that is close?
How do I read a French wine label?
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Can I go back to change my review?
How can I find my wine review?
Where can I see reviews by others?
Do I need to register in order to use iTELL iSEEK?
How can I create an account?
How do I sign in?
How do I sign in through Facebook?
How much does iTELL iSEEK cost?
How can I cancel an account?
Are my wine evaluations permanently tied to my user name or can I move them to a new account?
Will my wine rating number be removed from the group rating number if I delete my evaluation?
What is iTELL iSEEK’s privacy policy?
TELLING
How can I create an account?
How do I sign in?
How do I sign in through Facebook?
How much does iTELL iSEEK cost?
How can I cancel an account?
Are my wine evaluations permanently tied to my user name or can I move them to a new account?
Will my wine rating number be removed from the group rating number if I delete my evaluation?
What is iTELL iSEEK’s privacy policy?
What is a TELLER?
What is a superTELLER?
What is the Rewards Program?
How do I earn rewards?
What are the rewards?
If I add my own descriptor will other TELLERs be able to use it?
I don’t see a description that fits my experience?
SEEKING
What is a superTELLER?
What is the Rewards Program?
How do I earn rewards?
What are the rewards?
If I add my own descriptor will other TELLERs be able to use it?
I don’t see a description that fits my experience?
Please note that seeking will be enabled once we reach the required volume of wine reviews.
Can I view reviews and ratings on my phone?
How is the wine evaluation or result generated? Where does the information come from?
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Is the wine rating a wine score?
Partners
How is the wine evaluation or result generated? Where does the information come from?
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Is the wine rating a wine score?
How do I become a partner?
Does iTELL iSEEK pay referral fees?
Why become a partner?
How can I advertise?
Do you have demographics for your community?
Contact
Does iTELL iSEEK pay referral fees?
Why become a partner?
How can I advertise?
Do you have demographics for your community?
How do I contact support for help with my account access or use of the site?
Where can I send suggestions?
Where can I send suggestions?
Reviewing and Rating Wine
I've never evaluated or reviewed a wine before - How do I begin?
Click on the iTELL button to start, and then answer the questions. Click on the help button as needed for clarification. Just follow the flow of the questions... it’s easy once you get started and gets easier each time you review a wine. The learning curve is amazingly fast!
What is a wine appellation?
A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific district, such as Napa Valley (USA), Cotes du Rhone (France), Barolo (Spain). These are just a few examples. Use the pull down menu under appellation to be able to select the appellation you need based on the country of origin. (note: the appellation is usually written on the label. Remember to look at the front and back of the label!)
What is a wine region?
A geographical designation of an area where wine grapes are grown, such as Central Valley, North Coast, Burgundy, Tuscany.
What does wine style mean?
Generally, this refers to the wine being red, white, blush, sparkling or fortified. By selecting from this list of choices, the field of wine variables related to style, such as varietal, will be narrowed. The style designation simplifies the review process.
I can’t find the appellation on the wine label. Should I pick something that is close?
If you are not sure of the appellation you can select what you think is the appellation. Remember to check the back label for the appellation as well as the front.
How do I read a French wine label?
Follow this link for a great explanation on the topic:
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Wine evaluations from iTELL iSEEK provide a unique combination of both a wine rating comprised of a numerical average from all those who have tasted a particular wine and a review which shows the more qualitative opinion of an individual taster or TELLER. The combination of a rating and a review is referred to as a wine evaluation.
Can I go back to change my review?
You can make changes after you have submitted your review by clicking the "Edit" button on the Review Results page. You can also delete the review and re-enter it.
How can I find my wine review?
Click on “My Reviews” button at the top right hand side of the main navigation bar and you can view all the wines that you have reviewed to date, or you can click on the “Reviews” link on the “My Account” page under "STATUS".
Where can I see reviews by others?
Click on the “All Reviews” button on the "Review Results" page displayed on completion of your review.
My Account
Click on the iTELL button to start, and then answer the questions. Click on the help button as needed for clarification. Just follow the flow of the questions... it’s easy once you get started and gets easier each time you review a wine. The learning curve is amazingly fast!
What is a wine appellation?
A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific district, such as Napa Valley (USA), Cotes du Rhone (France), Barolo (Spain). These are just a few examples. Use the pull down menu under appellation to be able to select the appellation you need based on the country of origin. (note: the appellation is usually written on the label. Remember to look at the front and back of the label!)
What is a wine region?
A geographical designation of an area where wine grapes are grown, such as Central Valley, North Coast, Burgundy, Tuscany.
What does wine style mean?
Generally, this refers to the wine being red, white, blush, sparkling or fortified. By selecting from this list of choices, the field of wine variables related to style, such as varietal, will be narrowed. The style designation simplifies the review process.
I can’t find the appellation on the wine label. Should I pick something that is close?
If you are not sure of the appellation you can select what you think is the appellation. Remember to check the back label for the appellation as well as the front.
How do I read a French wine label?
Follow this link for a great explanation on the topic:
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Wine evaluations from iTELL iSEEK provide a unique combination of both a wine rating comprised of a numerical average from all those who have tasted a particular wine and a review which shows the more qualitative opinion of an individual taster or TELLER. The combination of a rating and a review is referred to as a wine evaluation.
Can I go back to change my review?
You can make changes after you have submitted your review by clicking the "Edit" button on the Review Results page. You can also delete the review and re-enter it.
How can I find my wine review?
Click on “My Reviews” button at the top right hand side of the main navigation bar and you can view all the wines that you have reviewed to date, or you can click on the “Reviews” link on the “My Account” page under "STATUS".
Where can I see reviews by others?
Click on the “All Reviews” button on the "Review Results" page displayed on completion of your review.
Do I need to register in order to use iTELL iSEEK?
You do not need an account to seek a wine review, but you do need to register in order to review or tell about a wine. We ask you to register so that we can ensure that all reviews are legitimate and sincere. We want the data to be accurate and honest --- integrity is important to us! It also allows you as a TELLER to build a profile and be known for particular taste buds that SEEKERs will recognize and will want to follow in your reviews. Submitting your wine reviews also allows you to earn rewards for being a TELLER. For more information on rewards see Rewards Program information.
How can I create an account?
Simply fill out the registration form here.
How do I sign in?
Register for an account. After you create an account you can login anytime to review more wines or see a summary of the wines you have reviewed to date.
How do I sign in through Facebook?
Currently the best way to use Facebook is to add iTELL iSEEK to your favorite links and become a fan of our Facebook page. Click on the Facebook link at the bottom of every page.
How much does iTELL iSEEK cost?
There is no charge to submit a wine review or use your account on iTELL iSEEK to store your reviews.
How can I cancel an account?
You cannot cancel your account once established. However you can edit/delete any wine evaluation information you have entered.
Are my wine evaluations permanently tied to my user name or can I move them to a new account?
You cannot move wine evaluations to a new account owner. You can, however, edit or delete any of your existing reviews.
Will my wine rating number be removed from the group rating number if I delete my evaluation?
Yes.
What is iTELL iSEEK’s privacy policy?
iTELL iSEEK recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy of our users. For more information please see our privacy policy.
TELLING
You do not need an account to seek a wine review, but you do need to register in order to review or tell about a wine. We ask you to register so that we can ensure that all reviews are legitimate and sincere. We want the data to be accurate and honest --- integrity is important to us! It also allows you as a TELLER to build a profile and be known for particular taste buds that SEEKERs will recognize and will want to follow in your reviews. Submitting your wine reviews also allows you to earn rewards for being a TELLER. For more information on rewards see Rewards Program information.
How can I create an account?
Simply fill out the registration form here.
How do I sign in?
Register for an account. After you create an account you can login anytime to review more wines or see a summary of the wines you have reviewed to date.
How do I sign in through Facebook?
Currently the best way to use Facebook is to add iTELL iSEEK to your favorite links and become a fan of our Facebook page. Click on the Facebook link at the bottom of every page.
How much does iTELL iSEEK cost?
There is no charge to submit a wine review or use your account on iTELL iSEEK to store your reviews.
How can I cancel an account?
You cannot cancel your account once established. However you can edit/delete any wine evaluation information you have entered.
Are my wine evaluations permanently tied to my user name or can I move them to a new account?
You cannot move wine evaluations to a new account owner. You can, however, edit or delete any of your existing reviews.
Will my wine rating number be removed from the group rating number if I delete my evaluation?
Yes.
What is iTELL iSEEK’s privacy policy?
iTELL iSEEK recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy of our users. For more information please see our privacy policy.
What is a TELLER?
A TELLER is anyone who submits a wine evaluation on iTELL iSEEK.com. For more information please see the Becoming a TELLER section.
What is a superTELLER?
A registered TELLER who has passed the online test and completed and submitted 50 or more wine reviews.
What is the Rewards Program?
The Rewards Program encourages the submission of wine evaluations by offering rewards to active TELLERs. Rewards are available through a system of earned credits. TELLERs receive one credit for every wine evaluation submitted. SuperTELLERs receive two credits for every wine evaluation.
How do I earn rewards?
Just continue to regularly review and rate wines to accumulate credits.
What are the rewards?
The rewards are shares in the corporation known as iTELL iSEEK Inc.
If I add my own descriptor will other TELLERs be able to use it?
Yes, but only after the descriptor has been approved by iTELL iSEEK. However, you will be able to use the descriptor for all your own reviews whether it is approved or not.
I don’t see a description that fits my experience?
You can add your own description by selecting “Other...” in drop down menu at the end of the list of existing descriptors. You can then type in your own descriptor. Be sure to hit the save button.
SEEKING
A TELLER is anyone who submits a wine evaluation on iTELL iSEEK.com. For more information please see the Becoming a TELLER section.
What is a superTELLER?
A registered TELLER who has passed the online test and completed and submitted 50 or more wine reviews.
What is the Rewards Program?
The Rewards Program encourages the submission of wine evaluations by offering rewards to active TELLERs. Rewards are available through a system of earned credits. TELLERs receive one credit for every wine evaluation submitted. SuperTELLERs receive two credits for every wine evaluation.
How do I earn rewards?
Just continue to regularly review and rate wines to accumulate credits.
What are the rewards?
The rewards are shares in the corporation known as iTELL iSEEK Inc.
If I add my own descriptor will other TELLERs be able to use it?
Yes, but only after the descriptor has been approved by iTELL iSEEK. However, you will be able to use the descriptor for all your own reviews whether it is approved or not.
I don’t see a description that fits my experience?
You can add your own description by selecting “Other...” in drop down menu at the end of the list of existing descriptors. You can then type in your own descriptor. Be sure to hit the save button.
Please note that seeking will be enabled once we reach the required volume of wine reviews.
Can I view reviews and ratings on my phone?
Yes, you can view both wine ratings and wine reviews through the browser on your mobile phone. Look for upcoming native mobile apps coming soon!
How is the wine evaluation or result generated? Where does the information come from?
The wine result is generated from two input areas. The wine rating and the wine review. The wine rating is essentially a numerical evaluations of the wine, while the wine review is the descriptive or qualitative experience of tasting the wine. Wine results provide both your rating and the average rating of all ratings entered to date. The rating by the group is an aggregated number, while the wine review is only the summary of your review input.
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Wine evaluations from iTELL iSEEK provide a unique combination of both a wine rating comprised of a numerical average from all those who have tasted a particular wine and a review which shows the more qualitative opinion of an individual taster or TELLER. The combination of a rating and a review is referred to as a wine evaluation or result.
Is the wine rating a wine score?
iTELL iSEEK does not use the term wine score as the wine result that is provided is a summary of both the quantitative and qualitative information.
Partners
Yes, you can view both wine ratings and wine reviews through the browser on your mobile phone. Look for upcoming native mobile apps coming soon!
How is the wine evaluation or result generated? Where does the information come from?
The wine result is generated from two input areas. The wine rating and the wine review. The wine rating is essentially a numerical evaluations of the wine, while the wine review is the descriptive or qualitative experience of tasting the wine. Wine results provide both your rating and the average rating of all ratings entered to date. The rating by the group is an aggregated number, while the wine review is only the summary of your review input.
What is the difference between a wine rating and a wine review?
Wine evaluations from iTELL iSEEK provide a unique combination of both a wine rating comprised of a numerical average from all those who have tasted a particular wine and a review which shows the more qualitative opinion of an individual taster or TELLER. The combination of a rating and a review is referred to as a wine evaluation or result.
Is the wine rating a wine score?
iTELL iSEEK does not use the term wine score as the wine result that is provided is a summary of both the quantitative and qualitative information.
How do I become a partner?
Please e-mail Mary@iTELLiSEEK.com, or visit our Partners section here.
Does iTELL iSEEK pay referral fees?
No, iTELL iSEEK does not sell wine or resell products offered by our partners.
Why become a partner?
iTELL iSEEK has a variety of partner programs depending on the type of business of our partners. iTELL iSEEK partners can benefit from being able to reach an audience in a desirable demographic or supporting label or appellation brand awareness. Please visit our Partners section here.
How can I advertise?
Please e-mail Julie@iTELLiSEEK.com .
Do you have demographics for your community?
Please e-mail Julie@iTELLiSEEK.com .
Contact
Please e-mail Mary@iTELLiSEEK.com, or visit our Partners section here.
Does iTELL iSEEK pay referral fees?
No, iTELL iSEEK does not sell wine or resell products offered by our partners.
Why become a partner?
iTELL iSEEK has a variety of partner programs depending on the type of business of our partners. iTELL iSEEK partners can benefit from being able to reach an audience in a desirable demographic or supporting label or appellation brand awareness. Please visit our Partners section here.
How can I advertise?
Please e-mail Julie@iTELLiSEEK.com .
Do you have demographics for your community?
Please e-mail Julie@iTELLiSEEK.com .