# Vine Savant > Turn wine night into game night. Vine Savant is a free social blind wine tasting game app. It transforms any wine tasting into an interactive competition where players guess varietals, regions, prices, and more. ## What is Vine Savant? Vine Savant is a multiplayer game application that facilitates blind wine tastings. The host sets up wines in the app (hiding labels from guests), and players compete to correctly identify characteristics of each wine. - **Free to use**: No subscriptions, no hidden fees - **Works anywhere**: iOS app and web browser - **2-20 players**: From date nights to large parties - **Real-time**: Live leaderboards and instant scoring ## Key Features - **Blind Tasting Games**: Host professional-style blind tastings with automatic scoring - **Multiple Game Modes**: Classic (self-paced), Progressive (educational), Player's Choice (strategic) - **Tasting Grids**: WSET and Court of Master Sommeliers frameworks built-in - **Wine Cards**: Every wine becomes a collectible digital trading card with holographic foil effects, organized into Cellar, Journal, and Wishlist - **Analytics**: Track your accuracy and improvement over time ## How It Works 1. **Host creates a game**: Add wines, customize questions, get a 5-letter code 2. **Guests join**: Enter the code, pick an avatar, join the lobby 3. **Taste & guess**: Everyone tastes wines blind and submits guesses 4. **Reveal & score**: See the actual wine and who got closest ## Who Is It For? - **Casual wine lovers**: Date nights, dinner parties, friends gatherings - **Wine clubs**: Structured tastings with educational components - **Somm students**: WSET and CMS exam practice - **Bars & restaurants**: Wine trivia events to drive traffic - **Corporate events**: Team building activities ## Important Information - **Age requirement**: 21+ in US, 18+ internationally (legal drinking age) - **Not a drinking game**: Educational and social, promotes responsible consumption - **Privacy-focused**: See /privacy for data handling practices - **Contact**: support@vinesavant.com ## Site Structure ### Marketing Pages - `/` - Homepage with overview and features - `/how-to-play` - Player guide and rules - `/how-to-host` - Host setup guide - `/beginners-guide` - Wine tasting for newcomers - `/game-modes` - Explanation of Classic, Progressive, and Player's Choice modes - `/game-modes/classic` - Classic mode details - `/game-modes/progressive` - Progressive mode details - `/game-modes/players-choice` - Player's Choice mode details - `/blind-host-mode` - How hosts can play along - `/wine-cards` - Digital wine card collection with holographic foil effects - `/tasting-grids` - Digital tasting notebook and grid frameworks - `/tasting-grids/learn-to-taste` - Beginner's guide to wine tasting (Quick Tasting Guide) - `/tasting-grids/wset-sommelier-practice` - Professional grids for WSET and CMS students - `/quiz-questions` - Overview of quiz question types - `/quiz-questions/varietal-and-region` - Varietal and region questions - `/quiz-questions/price-and-stats` - Price and statistics questions - `/quiz-questions/trivia` - Wine trivia questions - `/quiz-questions/sensory` - Sensory evaluation questions - `/buying-guide` - Wine selection tips - `/checklist` - Party planning timeline - `/wine-night-ideas` - Wine night themes, activities, food pairings, and planning tips - `/for-business` - Bar and restaurant information - `/for-business/corporate` - Corporate event information - `/for-business/organizations` - Organization features for venues (shared wine library, game presets) - `/for-business/organizations/wine-library` - Shared wine library and reusable game presets - `/support` - FAQ and help - `/privacy` - Privacy policy - `/terms` - Terms of service - `/delete-account` - Account deletion request ### Discover (Events & Venues) - `/discover` - Find wine tasting events and venues near you - `/discover/event/[slug]` - Individual event details with date, location, and registration - `/discover/venue/[slug]` - Venue profiles with upcoming events and information ### Knowledge Base (Wine Education) The Knowledge Base is a comprehensive wine education resource at `/learn/`. #### Knowledge Base Home - `/learn` - Knowledge Base home with 9 section categories #### App Guides - `/learn/app` - How to use Vine Savant - `/learn/app/getting-started` - First-time user walkthrough - `/learn/app/hosting-a-game` - Complete hosting guide - `/learn/app/joining-a-game` - Player onboarding - `/learn/app/scoring-explained` - How scoring works - `/learn/app/questions` - Overview of all 7 game question types - `/learn/app/questions/varietal` - Varietal question rules and strategies - `/learn/app/questions/region` - Region question scoring and specificity - `/learn/app/questions/price` - Price range estimation mechanics - `/learn/app/questions/trivia` - Wine trivia questions - `/learn/app/questions/alcohol` - Alcohol content estimation (advanced) - `/learn/app/questions/rating` - Personal star ratings (non-scored) - `/learn/app/questions/tasting-notes` - Tasting notes and word clouds - `/learn/app/ask-the-sommelier` - AI-powered guidance during tasting grids - `/learn/app/cross-compatibility` - Cross-platform play between iOS app and web browsers - `/learn/app/blind-host-mode` - How hosts can participate in their own blind tasting #### Wine Definitions (Glossary) - `/learn/definitions` - A-Z wine terminology glossary - `/learn/definitions/tannins` - What tannins are and how to identify them - `/learn/definitions/terroir` - The concept of terroir in winemaking - `/learn/definitions/body` - Understanding wine body (light, medium, full) - `/learn/definitions/acidity` - The role of acidity in wine - `/learn/definitions/finish` - Evaluating a wine's finish #### Grape Varietals - `/learn/varietals` - Grape variety profiles overview - `/learn/varietals/red-grapes` - Red grape varieties - `/learn/varietals/red-grapes/cabernet-sauvignon` - Cabernet Sauvignon profile - `/learn/varietals/white-grapes` - White grape varieties - `/learn/varietals/white-grapes/chardonnay` - Chardonnay profile #### Wine Regions - `/learn/regions` - Wine-producing regions overview - `/learn/regions/usa` - United States wine regions - `/learn/regions/usa/napa-valley` - Napa Valley guide - `/learn/regions/france` - French wine regions - `/learn/regions/france/bordeaux` - Bordeaux region guide #### Food & Wine Pairings - `/learn/pairings` - Food and wine matching overview - `/learn/pairings/by-protein/steak` - Best wines for steak - `/learn/pairings/by-protein/seafood` - Best wines for seafood - `/learn/pairings/cheese` - Wine and cheese pairings #### Tasting Techniques - `/learn/tasting` - How to taste wine like a pro - `/learn/tasting/how-to-taste` - Step-by-step tasting guide - `/learn/tasting/blind-tasting-strategies` - Strategies for blind wine tasting #### Cost & Value - `/learn/cost` - Budget guides and wine pricing - `/learn/cost/wine-pricing-explained` - Understanding wine prices - `/learn/cost/best-under-20` - Best wines under $20 - `/learn/cost/best-under-50` - Best wines under $50 - `/learn/cost/when-to-splurge` - When to spend more on wine - `/learn/cost/price-vs-quality` - Does price equal quality? #### Wine Styles - `/learn/styles` - Wine style categories - `/learn/styles/red-wine` - Understanding red wine - `/learn/styles/white-wine` - Understanding white wine - `/learn/styles/rose` - Understanding rosé wine - `/learn/styles/sparkling` - Sparkling wines and Champagne - `/learn/styles/fortified` - Port, Sherry, and fortified wines - `/learn/styles/natural-and-orange` - Natural and orange wines #### Hosting Wine Events - `/learn/hosting` - Running wine tasting events - `/learn/hosting/planning-a-tasting` - How to plan a wine tasting - `/learn/hosting/themes-and-ideas` - Wine tasting themes and ideas - `/learn/hosting/how-much-wine-to-buy` - Calculating wine quantities - `/learn/hosting/glassware-and-setup` - Glassware selection and setup tips - `/learn/hosting/games-and-activities` - Wine games and activities ## Related Links - **Play the game**: https://play.vinesavant.com - **iOS App**: Available on App Store - **Sitemap**: https://vinesavant.com/sitemap.xml ## Technical Details - Built with Next.js - Hosted on Vercel - Game backend uses Firebase/Firestore - Real-time multiplayer sync ## Contact - Support: support@vinesavant.com - Feedback: feedback@vinesavant.com - Legal: legal@vinesavant.com --- This document follows the llms.txt standard to help AI systems understand and accurately represent Vine Savant.