3 wine-related games to enjoy without moderation

WINE AND BOARD GAMES

Discover wine-themed games that are fun and never overindulgent!

1) Wine Quiz: Controlled Fun

Imagine a game that's a cross between Trivial Pursuit and a board game, but with a wine twist. The AOC Controlled Fun game allows you to test your wine knowledge with over 640 multiple-choice questions spread across 8 categories (tasting, wines of the world, grape varieties, appellations, grand crus, etc.). But answering questions correctly isn't enough to win. You'll also need to overcome numerous obstacles that will stand in your way...

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2) Wine Aroma Journey: Do You Have a Nose for It?

Did you know there are 54 aromas in wine? Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, rose, cocoa, coffee, licorice, leather... It’s not always easy to identify them. That’s exactly the goal of the Nez du Vin set, which includes 54 vials representing different scents found in wine. Accompanied by a wine bottle-shaped game board, this set provides a "wine aroma journey," a perfect way to enhance your olfactory memory... while having fun!

3) Vign'en Jeu: Manage Your Vineyard Like a Real Winemaker!

Ready, set, go to your vineyards! With Vign'en Jeu, a sort of Monopoly for winemakers created by Gilles Bourjade in 2007, you can step into the shoes of a wine producer for a few hours and learn how to manage your vineyard throughout a vintage. No need for prior knowledge as there are no questions to answer. However, you'll need to use your strategic skills if you want to keep your business thriving!

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FAQ - Wine games

What games can you give to a wine lover?

Three playful ideas make great gifts: the AOC Controlled Fun game to test your knowledge, the Nez du Vin set to train your sense of smell, and Vign'en Jeu to step into a winemaker's shoes. Three ways to blend a passion for wine with good company among friends.

How many aromas are there in wine?

Wine is said to contain around 54 different aromas, from strawberry and blueberry to rose, cocoa, coffee, licorice and leather. The full version of the Nez du Vin set brings together exactly 54 vials so you can learn to recognise each one.

What is the AOC Controlled Fun game about?

It is a cross between Trivial Pursuit and a classic board game, with a wine twist. It offers over 640 multiple-choice questions across 8 categories such as tasting, wines of the world, grape varieties, appellations and grand crus. Answering correctly isn't enough, you also have to clear the obstacles along the way.

What does the Nez du Vin set include?

The Nez du Vin set is designed to build your olfactory memory. Its full version gathers 54 vials, each matching a scent found in wine. A bottle-shaped game board maps out an aroma journey so you can practise while having fun.

How do you play Vign'en Jeu?

Vign'en Jeu is a kind of Monopoly for winemakers, created by Gilles Bourjade in 2007. You manage a vineyard over the course of a single vintage, with no knowledge questions to answer. Everything comes down to your strategy to keep your estate thriving.