# Go Somm - Complete Documentation for AI Systems

> AI sommelier that helps you choose wine at restaurants in 10 seconds.

## Overview

Go Somm is a web application that uses AI to analyze restaurant wine lists and provide personalized recommendations. Users paste a URL to a restaurant's wine list, and the AI extracts wine information, analyzes value, and suggests the best picks based on the user's preferences.

## Main Pages

### Home (https://gosomm.com/)
Landing page explaining the product, featuring:
- Hero section with value proposition
- How it works demonstration
- Feature highlights
- Social proof and statistics
- Call to action to try the app

### App (https://gosomm.com/app)
The main application interface where users:
1. Paste a URL to any restaurant wine list
2. Optionally provide context (what dish they're having, budget preference)
3. Receive AI-powered wine recommendations with:
   - Top 3 wine picks
   - Explanation of why each wine was chosen
   - Value assessment
   - Food pairing notes

### FAQ (https://gosomm.com/faq)
Comprehensive FAQ covering:
- What is an AI sommelier?
- How does Go Somm work?
- How do I choose wine at a restaurant?
- What makes a good wine pairing?
- How do wine recommendations work?
- What are the best wine pairing apps?
- Wine recommendations for specific cities (NYC, SF)
- How wine pairing AI works
- Restaurant wine markup explained

## Key Features

### Wine List Analysis
- Extracts wines from any restaurant website
- Identifies wine name, vintage, region, price
- Works with various menu formats (PDF, HTML, images)

### AI Recommendations
- Analyzes each wine's characteristics
- Considers food pairing principles
- Evaluates value for money
- Provides personalized suggestions based on user context

### Value Intelligence
- Compares restaurant prices to market value
- Identifies fairly-priced bottles
- Highlights potential overcharges
- Helps users get best value

## Use Cases

1. **At a Restaurant**: User photographs or finds wine list URL, gets instant recommendations
2. **Planning Ahead**: Research wine options before dining
3. **Learning**: Understand wine pairing principles through AI explanations
4. **Value Hunting**: Find the best-priced quality wines on any list

## Technical Details

- **Framework**: Next.js 15 with App Router
- **AI**: Anthropic Claude for wine analysis
- **Deployment**: Vercel
- **Database**: PostgreSQL for menu caching

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is an AI sommelier?
An AI sommelier is an artificial intelligence system trained to provide wine recommendations and pairing advice, similar to a human sommelier. Go Somm uses advanced AI to analyze restaurant wine lists, understand your preferences, and suggest wines that match your meal and taste profile.

### How does Go Somm work?
1. Paste a URL to any restaurant wine list
2. AI extracts and analyzes all wines on the list
3. Receive personalized recommendations based on your preferences and budget

### How accurate are the recommendations?
The AI considers multiple factors including wine characteristics, food pairing principles, regional traditions, and value assessment. While not a replacement for human sommeliers, it provides data-driven suggestions based on extensive wine knowledge.

### Is Go Somm free?
Currently, Go Somm is free to use during the beta period.

### What restaurants does it work with?
Go Somm works with any restaurant that has their wine list available online. This includes restaurant websites, third-party menu sites, and PDF menus.

## Contact

- Website: https://gosomm.com
- Support: Available through the website

## Structured Data

Go Somm implements the following schema.org types:
- Organization
- WebApplication
- FAQPage
- HowTo
- BreadcrumbList

This enables rich results in search engines and proper categorization by AI systems.