Each scanning session takes about five to 10 seconds in total, and the Vivino team makes it as painless as possible.

FORBES: Say Hello to the Wine App for 'Normal People'

Available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phones devices, Vivino was launched in early 2011 and has seen an uptick in usage as of late.

FORBES: Say Hello to the Wine App for 'Normal People'

Walker remained friends with Bloomfield for his whole life, and he pays him tribute here Jan. 13-16, with assistance from Jimmy Vivino on the first two nights and J.

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