the case of the christmas gift – printable wine mystery tasting game
one legendary vintage. eight suspects. three wines. can you uncover the truth?
a festive Christmas wine tasting where an iconic holiday vintage isn't quite what it seems. gather your guests, examine the clues and discover who changed the noël cuvée before the first toast.
printable PDF • 4–8 players • 90–120 minutes • No acting required
at a glance
4 to 8 players
printable PDF
no heavy roleplay
3 wines
host plays too
secret reveal page
easy to prepare
what is the case of the christmas gift?
the case of christmas gift is a printable wine tasting mystery game for 4–8 players. every guest becomes a suspect with hidden information while tasting three wines, examining evidence and questioning the other players to solve the mystery. designed for beginners and wine enthusiasts alike, it’s an easy-to-host printable party game with no heavy roleplay required.
what happened at evergeen lodge?
the case of the christmas gift is a printable christmas wine tasting mystery game for 4–8 players. every guest becomes a suspect with hidden information while tasting three wines, examining evidence and questioning the other players to solve the mystery. designed for beginners and wine lovers alike, it's an easy-to-host printable party game with no heavy roleplay required.
who you will meet at glenloch distillery
each player takes on a role for the evening – no acting skills needed, just a name, a goal and a few secrets.
charlotte whitmore
owner of the evergreen lodge and host of the christmas party
etienne duval
french sommelier presenting the wines
sophia delgado
celebrity ski instructor
victor hardgrove
businessman
the game also includes four optional guest roles, so you can expand the group to eight players without changing the core mystery
what you get?
host guide
character files
printable evidence
tasting sheets
secret reveal page
instant PDF download
how it works
1 · download
2 · print & prepare
3 · play the mystery
4 · solve the case
who this game is for
looking for something more immersive than a quiz, but gentler than a murder mystery dinner? this game is made for wine lovers who want a story wrapped around their drams.
- small groups of friends or colleagues who enjoy wine
- hosts who want a tasting night that feels like an experience
- players who love story, secrets and a good reveal
- people who prefer mystery without violence or gore
- cosy evenings, cabin weekends or slow autumn nights in
your friends think they're coming for a christmas wine tasting.
ten minutes later they're accusing each other of replacing the legendary Noël Cuvée before the christmas toast.
what people are saying
Was a great interactive activity
So easy! Very happy with them!
The product was everything I expected.
why your guests will love this mystery tasting
- everyone is involved from start to finish – there is always a clue to share or a detail to notice.
- the wine tasting and the mystery are woven together, so every dram matters to the story.
- characters are easy to slip into, even for shy players.
- the tone stays cosy, clever and atmospheric instead of dark or gruesome.
- the reveal moment feels earned and satisfying, especially for the players who paid attention.
game overview
- players: 4 main roles, plus 4 optional guests (up to 8 players total)
- duration: about 90 minutes, depending on group size and tasting pace
- host: required and plays along as a full character
- setting: a luxury mountain lodge in aspen during an elegant christmas eve wine tasting.
- drinks: three wines (a crisp chardonnay, a legendary festive vintage and a rich merlot).
- format: instant digital download (pdf)
- reveal: via secret code on a dedicated web page
Your next wine night is already on the calendar. Make sure it's the one everyone remembers.
frequently asked questions
Skip another ordinary wine tasting.
Turn it into a mystery your guests will remember.
ready to host the case of the christmas gift?
download the game, print the files and choose three wines. your guests will arrive for a simple tasting – and leave talking about the mystery at evergreen lodge.