12 days of Christmas Vino

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!Well <<print $player_name>>, there are 12 days left until Christmas. Santa has made his list (he’s checking it twice) and the air is heavy with the scent of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. <iframe src="https://gifer.com/embed/4P8a" frameBorder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe> You HAVE to go outside and spread holiday joy!! There are so many activities you’d like to squeeze in! Which one will you choose? !!Go [[ice skating]] !!Go [[caroling]] !!Go [[start a snowball fight]] !!Go [[skiing]] !!Go [[build a snowman]] <<audio "fireplace" volume 0.50 fadeout>> "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

<<nobr>> <<set $Gewurtz to 1>> <<set $Sauternes to 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to 1>> <<set $Grenache to 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to 1>> <<endnobr>> In the distance you hear the cheerful sounds of carolers, door to door. Mariah Carey leading a version of White Christmas that’s causing quite an uproar. Time to get back to the house and change into your [[holiday outfit]] <<audio "carol" volume 0.50 fadeout>>

<<nobr>> <<set $W_Rioja to 1>> <<set $SR_White to 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to 1>> <<endnobr>> You run through the streets, taking in all the sights, when you come across a mountain (when did that get there?!) <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/69/4f/14694f8c8e6740fe983b867c68d1f4c8.jpg" alt="chalet" class="responsive"> There’s a chalet at the top, serving treats and hot drinks, and a ski lift heading up for peak hijinks. <img src="https://www.fearlessgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Yeti.png" alt="yeti" class="responsive"> The Grinch and Cindy are zooming down - and you see a spare pair of skis and you can’t help but think “Are those for me?” Now time to [[get ready for dinner|holiday outfit]] <<audio "skiing" volume 0.50 play>>

!Back at your house, you have just a couple of chores. <<nobr>> <<if visited("caroling") > 0>> You spent too long caroling!<<endif>> <<if visited("skiing") > 0>> You should maybe shower after all that skiing but, no time!<<endif>> <<if visited("ice skating") > 0>> You should maybe shower after all that skating but, no time!<<endif>> <<if visited("start a snowball fight") > 0>> You creamed them with those wicked snowballs!<<endif>> <<if visited("build a snowman") > 0>> Your snowperson was so rad!<<endif>> <<endnobr>> First you stroll up to your dresser and open the drawers. Dang, $player_name you've gotta pick out the right outfit for the big day. <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/ef/dd/b6efdd64667f50a86b0b919a3052d9a5.png" class="responsive"> So, what will it be; your [[ugliest sweater|ugly sweater]] adorned with gingerbread santa and a big sleigh? Your [[most fancy and festive|dress up for dinner]] dress or suit, or just [[christmas pajamas with slippers to boot!|pjs all day]] <<audio "skiing" stop>> <<audio "skating" stop>> <<audio "drawer" fadeout>> "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

The booties are a very nice touch *chefs kiss* Well, better [[start cooking|holiday meal]] <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>>

And $player_name, if I may say so myself, the gingerbread santa is a very nice touch. Well, better [[start cooking|holiday meal]] <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to $Petite_Syrah + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<audio "santa" volume 0.33 fadeout>>

$player_name where's the iron we have got to *steam* and *press* this thang. Ok phew, very nice. That's better. Well, better [[start cooking|holiday meal]] <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<audio "fancy" fadeout>>

You made it to Christmas, $player_name! Below are some wines we recommend you try, based on your answers to the story. <<if $Aglianicos gt 4>> !Aglianico You’re spicy and sassy, but a true blue friend. This holiday season, treat yourself to a cozy, daring bottle of Aglianico. This full bodied red from sun-baked southern Italy is savory and serious, but with aromas and flavors of dried cherries, pepper and smoke that just wrap you up in a fluffy blanket of deliciousness. Try one with a few years of age for some intoxicating leathery gamey flavors (trust me, it’s dang good). Pair with BBQ, chili, or earthy veggies like kale or lentils. !!!Check out the "Taste of Campania" virtual wine tasting with Katarina on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Aglianicos<<endif>> <<if $Alsace_Riesling gt 4>> !Alsatian Riesling You love the cozy flavors, textures and smells of the holidays. You bring festive cheer to all who know you! Give yourself a little joy too, with a bottle of Alsatian Riesling. These French (almost German) wines will totally change how you feel about Riesling. They’re dry (mostly!) with rich flavors of stone fruit and honeyed floral aromas. You’ll feel like you’re floating on a cloud of peach cobbler. Pair with classic fried chicken, pork chops or anything slathered in caramelized onions. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Alsatian Riesling.<<endif>> <<if $Assyrtiko gt 4>> !Assyrtiko You diva! You’re fun loving and compassionate and this holiday season you need a wine that can keep up! You need a bottle of Assyrtiko in your life! This unique wine is native to Santorini, a big lump of volcanic soil that makes up an entire Greek island. It has all the passionfruity, flinty goodness of a great Sauvignon Blanc, but with a texture that’ll make you go, “huh? Is this Chablis? What I have right here?” You’re gonna love it. Pair with Greek food (duh), coconut based curries or herbaceous lamb dishes. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Assyrtiko.<<endif>> <<if $Chenin gt 4>> !Chenin Blanc You’re a sweetie pie with a true heart of gold, but you also know how to command a room. Your perfect holiday treat comes in the form of Chenin Blanc! Whether you opt for a wine from the Loire Valley in France, or the Golden Slopes of South Africa, the lusciously rich body of these wines will transport you to the world’s most pillowy bed in an instant. While the bright acidity will make you want to sing! Pair with tarragon-y herbaceous stuffing, triple creme cheeses or any roast bird. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Chenin Blanc.<<endif>> <<if $Chinon gt 4>> !Chinon Spicy! You’re a frollicking cheerful barrel of laughs! And a bottle of Chinon is just what you need to giggle your way through the holidays. Chinon is cabernet franc, from a small area in the Loire Valley. But you may also recognize it as a Bordeaux blending grape - it’s one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes. Once left to its own devices, this grape gives flavors of roasted peppers, raspberries and sun dried tomato. You’ll love its bubbly savory flavors and cheerful fruits. Pair with roasted tomatoes, burgers or goat cheeses. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Chinon.<<endif>> <<if $Cru_Beauj gt 4>> !Cru Beaujolais You know those multi-tool pocket knives? Super useful, great stocking stuffers, and they stand the test of time....no, this isn’t a sponsored ad for Swiss Army Knife. It’s you! You’re handy, capable and great in basically any situation. Reward yourself with a wine that works almost as hard as you; Cru Beaujolais. These wines are made just south of Burgundy, on intense granite soils, and come in a variety of styles. For a robust, take charge wine, try a Moulin-a-Vent. Looking for something with some grace and finesse? Try a bottle of Fleurie. Want a fruity food-friendly drink? Grab a glass of Brouilly. You can’t go wrong and there’s so many choices! Pair with roast turkey, spicy tuna or eggplant caponata. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe, or a private consultation with Kelly on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Cru Beaujolais.<<endif>> <<if $Gewurtz gt 4>> !Gewurztraminer Hmmm, you’re tough to figure out. You’re a fan of the finer things, but can also be caught shoving two Krispy Kreme donuts in your mouth at once. Luckily, your perfect wine exists. It’s Gewurztraminer! One of the four noble grapes of Alsace, beloved in California, and prized in northern Italy - this baby does it all. It can be dry, sweet, rich, aged, racy; just like you! Try them all and BEHOLD aromas of lychee fruit, grapefruit and ginger will entrance you. Pair with sweet & sour pork, artichokes or chicken tikka masala. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe, or "Discover Small Producers of Willamette Valley" (lol - yes!, for serious! they're doing a lot in Oregon) with Kelly on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Gewurztraminer<<endif>> <<if $Grenache gt 4>> !Grenache - Oh wow, look at you! We love your confidence. You’re a smarty pants and you know it, but you also know when to kick back and have a good time. This holiday season, reward yourself with a bottle of Grenache. This grape does some serious overtime; you’ll find it in Southern France, Spain, California AND Australia. Phew! Grenache also puts in the work when it comes to flavor; it’s rich and powerful yet delicate with aromas of strawberry pie, leather and aromatic herbs. Pair with mac and cheese, cassoulet or anything spiced with cumin. !!!Check out the "Discover Small Producers of Willamette Valley" or "Discover Small Producers of Sonoma County" wine tastings with Kelly, or Emily's "Is Willamette Valley the New Burgundy" class on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Grenache<<endif>> <<if $Lambrusco gt 4>> !Lambrusco - Ceeeelebrate good times, c’mon! This holiday season you need a wine that’s the life of the party, just like you! You need Lambrusco! These cheerful sparkling wines hail from Emilia-Romagna, home of Italy’s greatest cheeses. And it makes perfect sense - if Lambrusco were a food it’d be that fancy lil compote you get on a really good cheese board. It’s fruity, with flavors of rhubarb and red berries. I know what you’re thinking….a RED sparkling wine? But I promise this wine boasts crowd pleasing holiday cheer, comes in both sweet and dry styles, AND it’s affordable. Pair with prosciutto, spicy sausages and of course CHEESE. !!!Check out the "Bubbles Around the World" class with Nicole, "Budget Bubbles" class with Emily, or a private consultation with Katarina on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Lambrusco<<endif>> <<if $Mourvedre gt 4>> !Mourvedre - You’re a machine! A real powerhouse! You know when to take charge, how to get respect and how to take care of those you love. You deserve a glass of Mourvedre this holiday season. These wines have gained popularity in recent years as part of “GSM blends”, along with the other Rhone powerhouses Syrah and Grenache. But you can find bottles of just Mourvedre that are equally complex and powerful. You’ll find intense flavors of pepper, roasty meats and dark broody fruits. Truly luxury in a glass. Pair with any smoky meat, braised pork shoulder or portabella mushrooms !!!Check out the "All About X (choose your own adventure)" wine tasting with Lourdes, or "Discover Small Producers of Virginia" tasing with Kelly on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Mourvedre.<<endif>> <<if $Pais gt 4>> !Pais - You’re cool and daring, willing to try anything once...and you have got to try Pais. This grape, also known as Mission was brought to South America by the Spanish in the 1500s. For most of its time there, Pais has been used for bulk wine production. However, in recent years there has been a rise in truly fantastic expressions. Some of our favorites show lively acidity and bold tannin, with aromas and flavors of smoked meats and cherries. Mmmm bacon. Pair with festive charcuterie boards, duck breast, and pizza. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Pais.<<endif>> <<if $Petite_Syrah gt 4>> !Petite Sirah - You’re a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You like a little cozy traditional, and a little excitement! You’ll love Petite Sirah. No...it’s not baby Syrah, although the grapes are related! This wine is mostly grown in California, where it shows grippy tannin, spry acidity and tastes of chocolate covered blueberries and spicy plum. It’ll be just like that song where the kid sticks his thumb into his christmas pie and pulls out a plum...except better, because it’s wine. Pair with rich beef dishes, mushrooms and anything fresh off the grill !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Petite Sirah.<<endif>> <<if $Sauternes gt 4>> !Sauternes - You are a scholar among us! Your wit is sharp, your outlook is sweet. Your perfect wine follows basically the same formula - it’s Sauternes. Now I know what you’re thinking…..sweet wines ugh, who needs ‘em? The answer is that you do. Prepare your mind, and your mouth, for captivating flavors of spicy marmalade, butterscotch and gold-toned ginger. This regal sweet wine from Bordeaux is just about the poshest thing you could pop open at the dinner table - give it a go. Pair with funky washed rind cheeses, foie or cheesecake. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Sauternes.<<endif>> <<if $Soave gt 4>> !Soave You’re sophisticated, sharp, and wise beyond your years. And you need to get your hands on some Soave for the holidays! Soave is a wine region in north east Italy where supple white wines are made with the Garganega grape. It’s delightful when it’s young, with lush melon and orange peel flavors. But with just a few years of bottle age, Soave will evolve to show complex flavors of marmalade and honey. Like an awesome breakfast you can drink! Pair with seafood, creamy pastas or anything cooking with warm cozy spices. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Soave.<<endif>> <<if $SR_White gt 4>> !Southern Rhone Whites - You’re a big softie, like a snuggie in human form. The perfect wine for your holidays is also a cozy lovebug - you need some Southern Rhone whites! These wines are complex, versatile and steeped in tradition. Try a Chateauneuf-du-Pape for flavors of honeysuckle and melon made from an eclectic blend of grapes, or a white wine from Lirac, where you’ll find delicate white floral aromas. If you’ve got a little sweet tooth, grab a bottle of Beaumes de Venise, where aged Muscat can deliver flavors of toffee and tropical fruits. Pair with Peking duck, lobster or roasted squash. !!!Check out the "The Beginner's Guide to Drinking French Wine" Class with Zoe, or a private consultation with our big ole Rhone fanatic Kelly on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Southern Rhone Whites.<<endif>> <<if $Teroldego gt 4>> !Teroldego - You boldly seek out the unknown, and believe that new experiences are the spice of life! Grab a bottle of Teroldego this holiday season, and experience a flavor sensation unlike any other. This brooding and beautiful grape is grown mostly in northeast Italy, where it makes for densely spiced rustic wine with happy red fruits and savory herbs. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (happy tears), you may pen an epic poem. Pair with salty meats, bolognese and braised short ribs. !!!Check out the "Taste of Tuscany" virtual wine tasting with Katarina on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Teroldego <<endif>> <<if $Tokaji gt 4>> !Tokaji - You’re sophisticated, you like the finer things in life...and the sweeter things in life. It’s truly urgent that you get yourself a little holiday treat: a bottle of Tokaji. These Hungarian wines were once considered some of the best in the world, and oooh baby are they making a global comeback. They’re liquid gold, complex and versatile - they come in dry, off-dry and super sweet styles. You’ll taste ginger, meyer lemon, honey - all the finer things! Pair with stuffed cabbage, foie, or blue cheeses. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Tokaji<<endif>> <<if $Valpolicella gt 4>> !Valpolicella Ripasso - For the curious wine drinker, the Indiana Jones of beverage, one might say - Valpolicella Ripasso is the way to go. These fascinating wines are made with two fermentations, the first with fresh grapes like a regular boring wine and the second one with added grape skins removed from fermenting Amarone wine. What?! Yeah, it’s cool, and yeah you need to try it right now. The dry sweet Amarone skins add concentrated rich flavors to a quaffable fresh wine - the best of both worlds. You’ll taste a little happy black cherry, and enjoy the richness teased out from the Amarone skins. Wow! Pair with steaks, aged hard cheeses or roasted chicken thighs. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe, or a private consultation with Katarina, an Italian-based somm on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Valpolicella Ripasso<<endif>> <<if $Vermentino gt 4>> !Vermentino - You’re fun loving and sharp - everyone’s favorite party guest. Try a bottle of vermentino for the holidays! Vermentino is a light bodied wine that reminds us of Sauvignon Blanc, with a little extra jazz. It’s mostly grown in Italy; but there are some truly beautiful expressions from Corsica too. You’ll love it for its zippy acidity, with aromas and flavors of green apple, almond and grapefruit. You might even find a little spring floral in there too! Brighten up your winter with the springiest wine! Pair with goats cheeses, spiced chicken dishes or roasted fish. !!!Check out the "Taste of Tuscany" virtual wine tasting with Katarina on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about Vermentino<<endif>> <<if $W_Rioja gt 4>> !White Rioja - You daredevil, you! You take enough risks that you know how to spot the greatest treasures in life. Soon to make that list - Rioja Blanco. I know I know, Rioja is a red wine region. But trust me, these luxurious white counterparts are well worth seeking out. They range from light to super full in body, and can be drunk young or aged. Younger wines will show joyful aromas of melon and fresh herbs, while bottles with a little age have intense notes of hazelnut praline, roasted pineapple and robust tarragon. Pair with fried treats, ham or creamy polenta. !!!Check out the "New Grape on the Block" Class with Zoe on <a href="https://app.telesomme.com">Telesomm app</a> to learn more about White Rioja. <<endif>>

Before you can decide just what you should do, Olfa waddles right over and makes a serious request - “I’d like a new friend for the holiday season - do you want to build a snowman?” There are so many activities you’d like to squeeze in! Now time to [[get ready for dinner|holiday outfit]] <<set $Chenin to 1>> <<set $Tokaji to 1>> <<set $Chinon to 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to 1>>

When you step out into the crisp winter air, you see penguins at the rink, skating fast as they dare. Each in a graceful circle around the World’s Largest Christmas Tree. You look closer - wait - is that Michelle Kwan teaching them how to do a triple flip-double toe-double loop combination?? Now time to [[get ready for dinner|holiday outfit]] <<set $Vermentino to 1>> <<set $Soave to 1>> <<set $Pais to 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to 1>> <<audio "skating" volume 0.75 play>>

<<nobr>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to 1>> <<set $Aglianico to 1>> <<set $Teroldego to 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to 1>> <<endnobr>> Suddenly a big white blob whistles straight past your ear. You turn and see piles upon piles of snowballs. Behind which hide Elsa, Anna and all of their friends! They call you over to help just as the enemy team descends. Now time to [[get ready for dinner|holiday outfit]]

!Next on the chore list - though this’ll be fun! Pick out a side dish to dazzle your loved ones! You’re planning to practice - at least one time, for fear of messing up and producing green slime (...again) You flip through your cookbooks - choices galore! <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/e7/2e/9ae72eca2831442f7c62105babab1096.gif" alt="cookbook" class="responsive"> Creamy [[perogies|Pierogies]] - in rich bacon fat, [[cranberry orange sauce|Cran-Orange Sauce]] - served in a vat?? Maybe [[tamales|Tamales]], loaded with spice, or [[honeyed sweet potatoes|Honey Sweet Potatoes]] with everything nice! Perhaps [[maple beets|Maple Beets]], a little earthy, a little sweet? Or maybe a [[dressing|Citrus Champagne Viniagrette]], for a salad so grand, citrus and champagne, whisked up by hand. <<audio "page" play>> "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

mmm pierogies <img src="https://valentinascorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pierogi-Recipe-4-of-4-750x1125.jpg" alt="pierogis" class="responsive"> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>> <<audio "cooking" volume 0.75 fadeout>> <<audio "page" stop>>

mmm viniagrette <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<audio "bubbly" play>> <<audio "page" stop>>

mmmm tamales <img src="https://thatothercookingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_8497.jpg" alt="tamales" class="responsive"> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<audio "cooking" volume 0.75 fadeout>> <<audio "page" stop>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

oh, you like it like that now? Ok I see you $player_name <img src="https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2013/11/Cranberry-Sauce-760x983.jpg" alt="cran sauce" class="responsive"> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji + 1>> <<audio "page" stop>> <<audio "sauce" volume 0.25 fadeout>>

honey + sweet potatoes ok ok I see how you're doing things $player_name <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<audio "page" stop>> <<audio "cooking" volume 0.75 fadeout>>

dang. maple beets? Nice choice. $player_name - I'd let you cook for me anyday. <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7A86xsqQvPcAIOKGPup_3JsLsnA22F9aAOzSRX7TuIDjTFkpcs5EXcWd_PLTAdIlhiftOuRXVV0c68sf5rLIyLI=w1280-h960-c-rj-v1-e365" alt="beets" class="responsive"> Oh snap, now that dinner's cooking... [[time to get that tree|tree]] <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to $Petite_Syrah + 1>> <<audio "cooking" volume 0.75 fadeout>> <<audio "page" stop>>

!Nine days until Christmas - today’s a big day! <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/e7bcab370094ff80f1ebc1635fe11779/tumblr_nz5m1wNkP41qgvbfho1_400.gif" alt="Christmas tree retro" class="responsive"> <<audio "tree" volume 0.25 fadeoverto 30 0.50 >> Time to pick out your tree - hip hip hooray! Down at the tree farm, so many choices! You ask for some help and the sales elf rejoices! The [[Blue Spruce|Spruce Tree]] smells mossy - like forest floor. You love its frosty color; certainly not an eyesore! The [[White Pine’s|Pine Tree]] scent is light. You give it a whiff with all of your might! And the [[Balsam Fir|Fir Tree]] - this one you know, it smells spicy and strong. With any of these trees you just can’t go wrong! "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

You lug the tree home, and rest for the night, but when morning arrives you jump at first light! time to [[decorate]] <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>> <<audio "tree" volume 0.75 fadeout>>

You lug the tree home, and rest for the night, but when morning arrives you jump at first light! time to [[decorate]] <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to $Petite_Syrah + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>> <<audio "tree" volume 0.75 fadeout>>

You lug the tree home, and rest for the night, but when morning arrives you jump at first light! time to [[decorate]] <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<audio "tree" volume 0.75 fadeout>>

Down in the basement, or up in the attic, you scramble around, ouch a small shock from static! But when you emerge, you’ve found them at last. All the decorations! How fun, what a blast! <img src="https://davidkanigan.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/christmas-decorations.jpg" alt="decorations" class="responsive"> You open the box but just can’t decide, which ones you’ll put up with the very most pride. There’s a set of [[baubles|Glittery Baubles]], covered with glitter and shine. There’s [[popcorn and cranberry|Popcorn & Cranberry]], held up on some twine. There are [[white twinkle lights|White Lights]] wrapped up in there too - tied up in a knot you’ll have to undo. <<audio "tree" stop>> <<audio "box" volume 0.50 play>>

Once the tree is beautiful and done, you’re worn out from all that excitement and fun! You're getting a little [[misty|favorite thing]] <img src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/16/46/oversized-ornaments-lovegrowswild.jpg" alt="baubley tree" class="responsive"> <<audio "box" stop>> <<audio "wishu" volume 0.33>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to $Petite_Syrah + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

Once the tree is beautiful and done, you’re worn out from all that excitement and fun! You're getting a little [[misty|favorite thing]] <img src="https://cdn.lowgif.com/medium/e51d64be86a327ca-.gif" alt="tree" class="responsive"> <<audio "box" stop>> <<audio "wishu" volume 0.33>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji + 1>>

Once the tree is beautiful and done, you’re worn out from all that excitement and fun! You're getting a little [[misty|favorite thing]] <<audio "box" stop>> <<audio "wishu" volume 0.33>> <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1160/8912/products/FullSizeRender_49_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605785533" class="responsive"> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>>

<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/0d/e1/0e0de15d046f81e76a971a3fa2d2c79b.gif" alt="tree gif" class="responsive"> You bring your decorations to the base of the <<nobr>> <<if visited("Pine Tree") > 0>> awesome pine tree<<endif>> <<if visited("Fir Tree") > 0>> sweet fir tree<<endif>> <<if visited("Spruce Tree") > 0>> rad spruce tree<<endif>> <<endnobr>>but your eyes are a little misty - it’s hard to see. You’re thinking about all the christmas fun to come, like [[presents|Presents]] and [[family|Family]] and good [[Food]] in your tum! "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

You head to the [[kitchen|baking]] for a sugary treat <<audio "walk" play>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

You head to the [[kitchen|baking]] for a sugary treat. <<audio "walk" play>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

You head to the [[kitchen|baking]] for a sugary treat <<audio "walk" play>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>>

...but can’t decide what you should eat! <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ae/5e/e0/ae5ee0667396678bcb67f007443f7842.gif" class="responsive"> There’s [[peppermint bark|Peppermint Bark]], a crisp and crunchy bite, or [[gingerbread cookies|Gingerbread]] you decorated last night! Plus [[sugar cookies|Sugar Cookies]], frosted a bunch, although you already had two just before lunch.

mmm crunchy freshness Now that your tree is fully dressed to impress, it’s time to [[wrap gifts|wrapping]] without making a mess. <<audio "walk" stop>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

Go on, treat yourself $player_name Now that your tree is fully dressed to impress, it’s time to [[wrap gifts|wrapping]] without making a mess. <<audio "walk" stop>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Petite_Syrah to $Petite_Syrah + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

3 words for you $player_name: bottomless sugar cookies :> Now that your tree is fully dressed to impress, it’s time to [[wrap gifts|wrapping]] without making a mess. <<audio "walk" stop>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>>

The [[iPad]] you bought is truly top tier. Plus all the [[homemade jam|Homemade Jam]], that’s a true grand slam! The [[vintage watch|Vintage Watch]] you picked out, that’s special too - better than new! Which gift is your best gift this year? "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

This year you’ve decided to be organized, you’ve watched wrapping videos and you do what’s advised. <img src="https://66.media.tumblr.com/59e7454826b4cc4b578dbeaa4ba0f45a/tumblr_mf4ac9qfyW1rfjowdo1_500.gif" class="responsive"> You bought every tool, just not sure where to start - [[lots of ribbon|Lots o Ribbons]] says you’ve got lots of heart, but [[tidy red boxes|Fancy Boxes]] just look so smart. And then there’s the [[santa claus novelty paper|Novelty Paper]] - on each sheet he’s involved in a new and fun caper!

100% perfection job on wrapping! Haven't you earned a [[reward|cocktail]] for all your hard work? <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

<img src="https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/360/0613/26/icon-pixel-watch-design-bit-nes-wreck_360_306910eae7cd576e506fa521f5fca0a2.jpg" class="responsive"> they will literally never guess what it is. Great work! Haven't you earned a little itty bitty [[reward|cocktail]]? <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ab/19/86/ab19868123b21347a44d62e050c63b59.png" class="responsive"> Hard to wrap this and not just... eat it. Haven't you earned a [[reward|cocktail]] for all that self restraint? <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>>

You get out the scissors, you grab the tape, and pick up the one with the easiest shape. You’re very excited about [[your choices|best gift]] this year! <<audio "wrap" play>> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>>

You get out the scissors, you grab the tape, and pick up the one with the easiest shape. You’re very excited about [[your choices|best gift]] this year! <<audio "wrap" play>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

You get out the scissors, you grab the tape, and pick up the one with the easiest shape. You’re very excited about [[your choices|best gift]] this year! <<audio "wrap" play>> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

Time passes by and you realize what’s missing; you need a holiday cocktail and rush to the kitchen! <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/14/07/3f/14073f3774db73c608e259ba1031cd41.jpg" class="responsive"> There’s plenty of [[cider|Spiked Cider]], you could add cinnamon and rum. Then there’s [[mulled wine|Mulled Wine]], smelling of orange and plum. Of course there’s the [[classic egg nog|Egg Nog]] as well, a festive craving it may just quell. <<audio "wrap" stop>> "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

Warm on the couch, cozied up with a drink - it’s time for some [[music|song]] you suddenly think. <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

Warm on the couch, cozied up with a drink - it’s time for some [[music|song]] you suddenly think. <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

Warm on the couch, cozied up with a drink - it’s time for some [[music|song]] you suddenly think. <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>>

You look through the choices, they all seem so great! [[Last Christmas]] by Wham? Yeah, that’s my jam! But what about Mariah Carey? [[All I Want For Christmas|All I Want for Xmas is U]]?? Who could forget that voice she can CARRY. Something more classic, that might bring some glee, like [[Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree|Rockin' Around]]! Or even moreso, a true Christmas relic - [[O Come All Ye Faithful|O Come All Ye Faithful]] , so soft and angelic. "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

<img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/84/Merry_Christmas_Mariah_Carey.png" class="responsive"> Christmas is upon us, there’s just [[one more choice|main course]]! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yXQViqx6GMY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

Christmas is upon us, there’s just [[one more choice|main course]]! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBLDd_brEjk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>>

Christmas is upon us, there’s just [[one more choice|main course]]! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UOpL3_YMQHA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

Which Christmas centerpiece will be having your family rejoice? Will you be serving: a [[big honeyed ham|Ham]], succulent and tasty (plus kids won’t eat lamb), Or maybe a [[turkey|Turkey]], classic and grand, with the skin all crispy and deliciously tanned, perhaps you’ll make a [[squash]], stuffed and roasted, filled with onions expertly toasted, maybe a [[ribeye|Ribeye]], cooked medium rare - served with your gravy, quite a rich affair! "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

Ok, very nice! Click to see [[wine recommendations|Results]] based on how you played "12 Days of Christmas Vino" brought to you by <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> and Zoe Wilkins. !!!!What is Telesomm? <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> connects wine lovers with wine professionals for custom wine experiences, from the comfort of home. We're changing the way people connect, share, and discover wine. <<set $Alsace_Riesling to $Alsace_Riesling + 1>> <<set $Assyrtiko to $Assyrtiko + 1>> <<set $Gewurtz to $Gewurtz + 1>> <<set $Petite_sirah to $Petite_sirah + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>> <<set $W_Rioja to $W_Rioja + 1>>

Yummy! Click to see [[wine recommendations|Results]] based on how you played "12 Days of Christmas Vino" brought to you by <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> and Zoe Wilkins. !!!!What is Telesomm? <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> connects wine lovers with wine professionals for custom wine experiences, from the comfort of home. We're changing the way people connect, share, and discover wine. <<set $Chinon to $Chinon + 1>> <<set $Cru_Beauj to $Cru_Beauj + 1>> <<set $Pais to $Pais + 1>> <<set $Soave to $Soave + 1>> <<set $SR_White to $SR_White + 1>> <<set $Vermentino to $Vermentino + 1>>

Nice Choice! Click to see [[wine recommendations|Results]] based on how you played "12 Days of Christmas Vino" brought to you by <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> and Zoe Wilkins. !!!!What is Telesomm? <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> connects wine lovers with wine professionals for custom wine experiences, from the comfort of home. We're changing the way people connect, share, and discover wine. <<set $Aglianico to $Aglianico + 1>> <<set $Grenache to $Grenache + 1>> <<set $Lambrusco to $Lambrusco + 1>> <<set $Mourvedre to $Mourvedre + 1>> <<set $Teroldego to $Teroldego + 1>> <<set $Valpolicella to $Valpolicella + 1>>

!Twelve Days of Christmas Vino A holiday game to help you discover new wines. !!!Wait, first, before we begin - what should we call you? <<textbox "$player_name" "name" "the first day">> "12 Days of Christmas Vino" Game brought to you by Telesomm.app and Zoe Wilkins

<img src="https://www.shortlist.com/media/images/2019/05/last-christmas-is-the-greatest-christmas-song-so-i-made-a-25-minute-long-version-of-it-2-1556669118-AzlU-column-width-inline.jpg" class="responsive"> Christmas is upon us, there’s just [[one more choice|main course]]! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E8gmARGvPlI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Super delish. Click to see [[wine recommendations|Results]] based on how you played "12 Days of Christmas Vino" brought to you by <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> and Zoe Wilkins. !!!!What is Telesomm? <a href="https://telesomm.app">Telesomm app</a> connects wine lovers with wine professionals for custom wine experiences, from the comfort of home. We're changing the way people connect, share, and discover wine. <<set $Chenin to $Chenin + 1>> <<set $Sauternes to $Sauternes + 1>> <<set $Tokaji to $Tokaji+ 1>>

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