Gamezebo writes: "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)."
Have you ever wanted run a winery? Here's your chance if you happen to own an iPad -- Winemaker Extraordinaire mixes wine sim and speculation game into light entertainment.
Gamertell has posted its weekly update of new casual style games.
Some of the highlights this week include Sherlock Holmes - The Secret of the Silver Earring, Hidden Island, Lost Secrets: Caribbean Explorer Secrets of the Sea, Faerie Solitaire and Winemaker Extraordinaire.
From the review, "Winemaker Extraordinaire not only offers a casual business simulation game, it also offers a bit of escapism. With economic times being as they are, people don't have the luxury of dropping a steady job to chase after happiness and a dream. But, through Winemaker Extraordinaire's Maria, they can.
Winemaker Extraordinaire offers a relaxing challenge across many locations. Take a break, sit back and enjoy making wine without actually learning how, spending money and getting messy making it..."
