The Sommeliers
Palates of Precision. Or Deception?
You are the Sommeliers.
You’ve poured for royalty and hackers alike. Tonight, you poured for a genius.
And you might have poured more than wine.
You were hired to curate the wine for the secret unveiling.
You had access to all the bottles—and every guest. One of you saw something strange in Dr. Moroz’s behavior…
Now it’s your job to analyze what you poured, who drank what, and when. The truth could be corked in your cellar.
Tainted Notes
Last night, a rare bottle of Xynisteri—labeled “Euphoria 2013”—was reserved only for Dr. Moroz.
But someone else was seen sipping it.
You’ve recovered a copy of the tasting card with her handwritten notes:
Hidden Hint: “Echoes of heat” refers to an internal code the founder used to describe USBs previously plugged into her device. Suggests a decoy batch.
Start At: Wine Cipher → USB Hunt → AI Profiles You should begin at the Wine Cipher Station, followed by the USB Hunt and the AI Profiles.
At least one of the profiles may have been submitted by someone who drank the reserved bottle.
One of you (secretly) received a DM from a startup rival.
If you identify the mole in another team before the end, you’ll earn a bonus deduction point.
The message started with:
“The vintage you serve is as bold as your betrayal…”