Shi Yan conducted ethnographic research for a class project on designing smartphones and iPad applications. The research focused on young Chinese students living in America who want to learn more about red wine but find it difficult due to cultural and language barriers. One friend in particular, named Ran, is interested in learning how to select bottles of red wine, when decanting is necessary, and how to remember information about wine. However, he is struggling to understand and retain knowledge about red wine. An application that systematically introduces the world of red wine in an accessible way could help solve Ran's problem and others facing similar challenges.