Behind the Grape: Winemaker Extraordinaire
If you thought busting tables and milking cows were the only ways to satiate your inner foodie in games, get ready for Winemaker Extraordinaire, the latest strategy game from Merscom. After her grandfather's passing, an over-worked city girl named Maria embarks on a journey to save his Tuscan winery and single-handedly reunite the world's most important winemakers into their secret guild. Maria earns their respect by making wines that dazzle their palates.We sat down with Merscom Chief Customer Officer Lloyd Melnick, who developed the concept, to discuss the vinous appeal for gamers and a possible future cheese pairing. We learned that Melnick is a bit of a wine enthusiast (his favorites hail from Georgia, in Eastern Europe).