HOW TO PLAY:
Set Up Your Vineyard:
Start by selecting a location for your vineyard. The climate, soil type, and terrain will all affect the types of grapes you can grow and the quality of your wine. Choose wisely, as it will influence your strategy.
Plant Grapes:
Choose the grape varieties you want to plant and manage the spacing and arrangement of the vines. Different grape types thrive in different conditions, so ensure they’re planted in the right environment for optimal growth.
Manage the Harvest:
As the seasons change, keep an eye on your grapevines. When the time comes, harvest your grapes carefully. The quality of your grapes will determine the quality of the wine you can produce.
Make Wine:
Once harvested, it’s time to turn your grapes into wine. You’ll manage the fermentation process, adjusting temperatures and aging times. The style of wine you create (red, white, rosé, or sparkling) will depend on your choices during production.
Sell Your Wine:
After crafting your wine, it’s time to sell it. You’ll need to manage distribution, set prices, and build relationships with wine critics and buyers. Your reputation will grow or decline based on the quality of your wine and how well you handle your business.
Expand Your Business:
As you gain experience and wealth, you’ll unlock new opportunities to upgrade your vineyard, build better equipment, and experiment with new production techniques. You can also hire workers to help manage the more tedious aspects of the vineyard, giving you more time to focus on strategy.
Monitor Market Trends:
Stay alert to market trends and wine industry dynamics. The preferences of wine critics, buyers, and consumers will change over time, and you’ll need to adapt your production and marketing strategies to stay ahead.
Progress and Unlock New Features:
Over the course of the game, you’ll unlock new regions, additional grape varieties, advanced winemaking techniques, and more. Each decision you make impacts your vineyard’s growth, so plan your path carefully.