Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter and Cult Cabernet Sauvignon
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We’re Michael and Suzy, your hosts dishing out honest board game reviews for couples, blending wine (or in this case, beer) tastings with gameplay breakdowns. Got feedback? Hit us up at meeplesandwine@gmail.com, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. And hey, leave a voicemail at (707) 572-5282 – we love hearing from you!
We’re heading to the Midwest Gaming Classic next week outside Tabletop Village. Come say hi!
Today we’re tasting the Cult Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Cult Vines in Lodi, California. It’s a medium-bodied, easy-drinking Cab with notes of black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, oak, tobacco, and light spice. Smooth and silky with powdery tannins—fruity, lightly spicy, and great for casual sipping. Vivino rating ~3.8–3.9. Pairs beautifully with grilled steak, burgers, lamb, tomato-based pastas, mushroom risotto, eggplant Parmesan, or bold cheeses.
The game we’re playing is Arkham Horror: Lovecraft Letter (2025). It’s a super quick push-your-luck deduction card game that re-themes the classic Love Letter system with the madness and monsters of the Arkham Horror universe. Draw, discard, and try to survive Cthulhu-flavored chaos—multiple winners possible. Very light, plays 2–6, BGG ~7.5.
We review Batman: Love Letter at episode 29, you can find that HERE!
How does it play with two players? Was it fun?
Fun Score 1–10: Michael – 8, Suzy – 8.
Will it wreck the relationship?
Couch Score 1–5: Michael – 2, Suzy – 2.
Time Sink – How long does it take to learn the rules?
1–5. 1 – Super easy to grasp.
Final Sip – How has the wine changed since opening?
Last Call –
We hit Kickstarter/Gamefound for cool upcoming games. This time: Flockers – navigate your flock of geese south for the winter!
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