Who this is for
Anyone building a palate for wine, coffee, whisky, or beer who wants to remember what they liked and find it again.
The moment this saves you
I have an incredible glass of wine at a restaurant, fully intend to remember it, and when I want to buy a bottle weeks later I've got nothing, not the name, not the grape, just that it was red and good.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Tasting note. Had a really good red tonight, it was a Barolo, the producer was something like Vietti, 2018 I think. Really impressed, it was tannic but smooth, lots of dark cherry and this earthy, almost tar and roses thing that I've heard Barolo described as and now I get it. It opened up a lot after half an hour. Paired great with the steak. I'd rate it a 9, definitely want to buy a bottle. It was about 70 dollars on the restaurant list so probably 35 retail. This is the kind of wine I want to explore more of.
Tasting note, June 5, 2026
- What: Barolo, Vietti (approx.), 2018
- Type: Red
- Impressions: Tannic but smooth; dark cherry, earthy "tar and roses" character; opened up after ~30 min
- Pairing: Excellent with steak
- Rating: 9/10, want to buy a bottle
- Price: ~$70 on the list (likely ~$35 retail)
- Note: Want to explore more wines like this
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to give a tasting note for something I drank (wine, coffee, whisky, beer). Turn it into a dated tasting note: a bold "Tasting note, [today's date]" heading, then labeled lines: What (name, producer, vintage as I give them), Type, Impressions (the flavors and character in my own words), Pairing (if mentioned), Rating (a /10 if I give one), Price, and Note (any takeaway). Keep my descriptions and any names. Don't invent producers, ratings, or flavors I didn't say. Output only the note.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions homeowners ask about Tasting Note
How do I keep a daily journal every day when I have no time?
Speak instead of write. A spoken daily journal entry takes 60 to 90 seconds, compared to 10 to 20 minutes with pen and paper. The Tasting Note context structures your spoken words into a readable entry with a date, key themes, and a reflection. You can do it during your morning routine without sitting down.
What should I include in a daily journal entry?
A daily journal entry works best when it covers the specific areas the format is designed for, such as a highlight, a challenge, and a lesson, or the things you are grateful for and why. The Tasting Note context extracts these elements from whatever you say and structures them into a consistent entry.
How do I start a daily journal habit that actually sticks?
The main reason journaling habits fail is friction: it takes too long and needs a quiet place to write. Removing the typing step removes most of that friction. Contextli lets you speak a daily journal entry anywhere, and the Tasting Note context does the formatting. Most people find 60 to 90 seconds of speaking daily is sustainable when 10 minutes of writing was not.
Is voice journaling as effective as written journaling?
Research on expressive writing suggests the reflective process is what produces the benefit, not the physical act of writing. Speaking your thoughts aloud with intention activates the same reflective process. The Tasting Note context structures the output into a readable entry you can review later, which keeps the readability benefit of a written journal without requiring typing.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.