Story: Decoding Commandaria at Sherlock’s Home
March 30, 2022
Welcome to:
A December Night of Mystery in the Glass
A Christmas Mystery Game for Altery.com
Grab your detective hat and use your senses to uncover the secret wine among our fabulous four. Your friendly sommelier is here to sprinkle some magic and help you unleash your inner explorer as you sniff out delightful aromas and tantalizing flavors!
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Game Plan
A December Night of Mystery in the Glass
Here’s what you need to know:
The Challenge: Put your senses to the test! You’ll be presented with a glass of white wine of unknown origin (the “mystery wine”). Then, you’ll taste four additional wines, one of which is identical to the mystery wine.
Your Mission: Using your taste buds, smell, and any acquired wine knowledge, identify the imposter! Discuss your observations with your teammates, share insights, and make those educated guesses.
The Reward: Bragging rights and a deeper appreciation for the unique flavors the chosen wines have to offer!
Come Prepared
– Don’t arrive hungry! Have a light lunch and a snack about 30 minutes before your wine tasting.
– Avoid coffee or any distractions before the tasting; they could mess with your taste buds!
– Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day leading up to your tasting.
– Dress comfortably, skip whites, and enjoy every sip: Leave perfumes and lipsticks at home for this.
– Bring your questions and a big smile, and get ready to explore the amazing world of wine!
Tips for Tasting Success:
Don’t worry if you’re not a wine expert! Just come with an open mind and a sense of adventure.
Pay attention to the aromas and flavors. Swirl, sniff, and savor each sip.
Discuss your findings with your teammates. Two heads are better than one!
what's in it
- Taste 4 Red Wines
- The tasting kit
- sommelier Host
- Wine Personality quiz
Beyond the Mystery
A Glimpse at The Wine List
How to GOOGLE Your Wine
Master the Art of Reading a Wine Label
Let’s Google the wine lables
Each letter of G-O-O-G-L-E guides you to a key detail hidden on the bottle’s label.
G → Geography
Where is the winery located? Mountains, valleys, or coastal vineyards? Place shapes the wine’s identity.
O → Origin (PGI/PDO)
Look for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). This tells you the official wine region.
O → Old (Vintage)
Check the vintage year — the year the grapes were harvested.
G → Grapes (Variety)
Spot the grape variety (like Xynisteri).
L → Label (Winery Name)
Note the producer: the winery’s name.
E → Ethanol (ABV)
Find the alcohol by volume (ABV) on the label. This shows the wine’s strength.
You’ve just GOOGLED your wines — no internet needed! Now, when you pick up a bottle anywhere in the world, you’ll know how to read its story
For those curious about the specific wines you will taste, here are the intriguing options to explore…
A December Night of Mystery in the Glass
Play the Game
Tab the answer to reveal the wine
Meet Your Host
Find The Venue
Directions
Creative Stimuli
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