Wine.woot sells first edition of Wine Teasers game

The first edition version of Wine Teasers wine game recently had a quick sellout at wine.woot.

Some people were wondering if the  Wine Teasers edition for sale at wine.woot was the same as the edition for sale at amazon.com and at the Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers website.

The answer is NO, it’s a completely different edition.

The first edition game is not available on the retail market. The ONLY place you can get it is at wine.woot, where they sell it every now and then, either by itself or bundled with another wine accessory. Just one more great reason to visit the wine.woot site on a regular basis!

What’s the difference between the two editions?

First, Jennifer Rosen, Cork Jester, did the content for the second edition, not the first. As the publisher and creator of the first edition, I can tell you that Jennifer’s expertise, witty writing, and insider wine knowledge is the reason that the 2nd edition got all the outstanding media reviews and is still selling like gangbusters today.

While we at Fine Wine Games, Inc. do love the 1st edition (probably because we had so much of our own blood, sweat, and tears invested in it), and plenty of people gave it good reviews, the 2nd edition is the current retail product and the only Wine Teasers game that’s available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble stores (not online), and other stores across the country.

Major differences in the two editions include:

• Second edition is the Jennifer Rosen edition with the Cork Jester brand.
• Second edition has all new content – no content from the first edition is duplicated in the 2nd edition
• Second edition includes labels, descriptions, tasting notes, etc. of real-life wines. First edition describes generic wines.
• Second edition has replaced the dice with another method of chance. It’s 100% paper product, no dice required to play.
• Second edition has completely different packaging – it’s burgundy colored, not green, and still fits in a purse or pocket.
• Second edition is still for sale at MSRP at Amazon.com – because it continues to sell so well, Amazon has never seen the need to discount the price (whereas almost all wine game competitors have had their price reduced by Amazon). That means it’s worth every penny people pay for it.

So for those of you looking for a great wine gift, a stocking stuffer, or just something fun to do with the holiday guests, head over to the how to buy page and grab a game or two in time for the partying!

And don’t forget to check in on a regular basis at wine.woot – they’re sure to have the first edition showing up again every now and then.

Educational wine gift or fun wine gift?

We got an email yesterday from someone shopping for a fun wine gift who wondered how heavy the “educational” part of Cork Jesters Wine Teasers is.

The answer is that the game is an actual card game with rules that work, meaning it can be played just for fun with no learning required. The rules keep things moving at a good pace and offer a bit of chance along with the opportunity for minor skulduggery.  It’s definitely a game, so that makes it a fun wine gift.

HOWEVER, for people who want to learn about wine, Wine Teasers wine game offers many opportunities. In fact, one of the Wine Teasers product reviews state that the game can be used as an excellent source of wine reference. So it’s also an excellent educational wine gift.

Players (the more-or-less sober ones, that is) can absorb a lot of good, accurate wine information as they play. Nobody HAS to do that, but it’s there for those who want it. Each question has a one-paragraph answer that goes a little more in depth. People who want to play fast often ignore those explanations. Those who want to learn a bit more or who have their interest piqued by a question spend a moment or two on the explanation.

Another big take-it-or-leave-it learning opportunity lies in the wine bottle cards. The game includes 30 cards that represent real-life wines. Those cards have descriptions that include the grape, origins, tasting notes, food pairings, and price range. The image shows one of those cards.

People have reported that they’ve taken the wine cards with them when shopping for wine. The cards fit easily in a pocket, and with real images of wine labels, the cards make it easy to find the wine of interest.

So what’s the answer? Is Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers an educational wine gift or is it a fun wine gift? The answer is: “YES!”

Great wine trivia gift

Love wine? And trivia? Then you’re in luck! Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers is a great wine trivia gift – plus it’s only $12.95 at Amazon.com. Cheap!

The thing about trivia is that it can get show-offy. Holier than thou. Even nasty, sometimes.

But that doesn’t happen with Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers! We use only the kindest, gentlest trivia, certified 100% friendly by KITTIES (Kindness In Trivia Testing Institute Evaluation Service).

Take a look at the image to the right. That’s an actual card from the Wine Teasers game. Notice the multiple choice? That’s what we call NICE. Notice the really big hint? That’s what we call FRIENDLY. Notice the humor? That’s to relieve TENSION. Notice the clear, concise answer? that’s what we call HELPFUL.

Now where else can you find trivia like that?

You just can’t play Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers without having a good time!

Wine Stocking Stuffer

Sure, we’re partial over here at Wine Teasers, but if you’re looking for a wine-related stocking stuffer, we think you should consider Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers.

The game measures about 4 x 6 x 1 inch – just the right size for almost any stocking you can think of.

In fact, that’s one of the things people like about this game – it fits easily into a purse or a jacket pocket.

Why is that cool? Well, do YOU want to be the person who walks into a get-together with a big board game that basically shouts, “Hey everyone, PLAY ME!” Regardless of how well the conversation is flowing, no matter how much fun people are having doing something else, nobody can completely ignore the fact that someone brought a game, and at any moment that game might intrude on an otherwise wonderful evening.

No, you don’t want to be that person. That’s why, with Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers in your purse or pocket, you don’t even have to reveal you brought a game, but if the conversation starts to lag, if the get-together is FIZZLING LIKE A BAD BUBBLY, that’s when you say, “Hey, anyone want to try this cute little wine game I found?”

And then, you’re a rock star.

So help your friends be rock stars. Stuff their stockings with Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers. They’ll thank you. Really, they will!

Wine Teasers at Amazon

There’s still plenty of time left to order Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers from Amazon.com! Follow this link: Wine Teasers at Amazon to order.

Wine Teasers is in stock and ships direct from Amazon. It qualifies for all the Amazon extras like free SUPER SAVER shipping on orders over $25, gift wrapping, Amazon Prime, etc.

Wine Teasers at Amazon.com

Wine Teasers at Barnes & Noble

Wine Teasers at Barnes & Noble

Wine Teasers is in Barnes & Noble stores throughout the country. They’re not at BN Online, but they’re in the stores.

Where do you find them in the stores? Look for a display titled “Gifts” or in some stores “Entertainment” or something similar. It will probably look like the photo on the right — at least in my experience, that’s where they seem to be most commonly found.

In the photo on the right, Wine Teasers is on the second shelf, right side.

Even if you ask and they can’t find the game, don’t give up until you’ve searched the “gifts” or “entertainment” displays – in one store, the clerk couldn’t find the games, but after more searching, I found it on this display.

S.S.

Everyone knows what the date on the bottle means, right? Or do they?

The Wine Teasers is: Everyone knows what the date on the bottle means, right? Or do they? It indicates:

A: When the wine was bottled
B: When the grapes were harvested
C: The ideal time to drink

While most people will know it’s not C, many people won’t know for sure if the answer is A or B. But it’s OK not to know for sure because all Wine Teasers questions have a GREAT BIG HINT, which usually nudges people toward the right answer.  Players move ahead more quickly if they don’t need the hint, but it’s always there, ensuring that  Wine Teasers wine game is playable by even people who know little about wine.

Hint: Ask John Deere

John Deere … harvested … sure, it’s a little corny (ha ha), but it’s a definite nudge toward the right anwser.

Answer: B. The reason vintages matter is because weather conditions can be so different from year to year. Especially in Europe. In regions like Australia and America it’s not as big a deal.

That’s an actual question from Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers wine game, the most fun, zany, unintimidating wine game on the planet!

The saucer-shaped Champagne glass was supposedly modeled on…

The Wine Teasers is: The saucer-shaped Champagne glass was supposedly modeled on:

A: Marie Antoinette’s breast
B: The head of Dom Perignon’s infant son
C: A Spanish orange

Like all Wine Teasers questions, it doesn’t really matter if you know the answer, because each question has a GREAT BIG HINT.  You move ahead more quickly if you don’t need the hint, but it’s always there, ensuring that  Wine Teasers wine game is playable by even people who know little about wine.

Hint: Let them drink 34B!

Answer: A. This glass, called a “coupe,” is now out of fashion, since its wide surface area allows bubbles to dissipate. Much better is the long, thin tulip or flute-shaped glass. No word on what or who was the model for that.

That’s an actual question from Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers wine game, the most fun, zany, unintimidating wine game on the planet!

Wine Teasers at Barnes & Noble: Still time for Father’s Day!

Yay, we did it! Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers is on the shelves at Barnes & Noble stores! Actually, it is more likely to be on their special tables & stands promoting their summer games collections. But it’s there – just ask if you can’t find it!

Go get it for Father’s Day – didn’t you just KNOW there was a good reason you were waiting for the last minute?

Find your nearest Barnes and Noble using their store locator: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/

Learn more about Wine Teasers here: http://www.wineteasers.com

Wine Teasers at ASTRA 2009

Wine Teasers at ASTRA 2009

ASTRA: American Specialty Toy Retailing Association.

ASTRA 2009: The premier event for the best in specialty toy products and resources and is an essential tool for you and your business!

If you’re going to ASTRA 2009, make sure to check out Cork Jester’s Wine Teasers at booth #108. Ask for Catherine or Richard – they’ll have samples to view and a VERY GENEROUS OFFER for first time wholesale buyers of Wine Teasers wine game.

Click here for more information: Wine Teasers at ASTRA 2009