After many delays, the release of wineCellar 2.0 has finally happened!! The secret new feature is out: Cadent Cloud. Yes, I know, the word "cloud" is heavily over-used these days and can mean many different things. With regards to Cadent Cloud, it is a web-based synchronization service.
Cadent wineCellar 2.0 uses Cadent Cloud to sync up to 500 wine entries into the cloud (including labels). There are two web sites to access the entries once they are in the cloud: one for standard web browsers (uses javascript and other Web 2.0 features) and one for mobile devices (no javascript or extraneous decorations). Both web sites are secure (use SSL) and require browsers which support https. wineCellar itself also uses SSL.
Observant readers will notice that the price of wineCellar has gone up from $20US to $25US. This small increase is meant to help cover the creation of Cadent Cloud. In return, purchasers get one year use of Cadent Cloud in the purchase price. Thereafter, a $15US/year subscription fee will be needed to cover the cost of the service. Cadent Cloud is not supported by advertising. You can see my thoughts on using advertising here.
In appreciation to those who purchased wineCellar 1.x, the new version is a free upgrade for existing license holders.
I just finished a screencast giving an overview of the new sync feature. In the weeks ahead, more details will be added to the wineCellar help pages regarding syncing.