Happy Hallo-wine!!

BOO!  No need to be scared this Halloween.  Enjoy a little wine while handing out the candy!  So first, we must all dress appropriately.

 

 

For handing out the candy I chose this one.

But for those living in my neighborhood, you are welcome to wear this one and join your little ones when they come to the door.

Now that we have our "costumes", all you need is the perfect Halloween themed glass.  This is one of my favorites, but there many more out there to choose from.

 

 

 

 Now, what to put in it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So I started to do a little shopping to see what fun wines were out there that were Halloween themed.  Since World Market is near by I stopped in to see what they had and found that their Halloween wines were 20% off.  Here are a few:

 

Poizin Dry Creek Zinfandel is a Zin lover's dream!  It's bursting with concentrated raspberry, dark cherry, spiced mocha and super ripe plum flavors, making this a wine to die for!  The one found in the cute wooden casket is the Reserve.

                                       

 

Trick and Treat are made exclusivley for World Market each year.  These two are cellared and bottled by Treat Cellars, Healdsburg, California.  Trick California Red Wine is made of Merlot and Zinfandel.  While Treat California White Wine is a blend of Pinot Blanc and Riesling.



 

 The Moselland Black Cat Riesling is floral, fresh and very drinkable and is a classic example of a German Riesling.  Even the cat shaped bottle is fun! 

I also compared several on-line sources and found MANY other wines that fit the Halloween theme.  I decided I had better list some of the favorite or most popular wines or my blog would last forever.

One wine I found in several places (including World Market) is one that I have had other times of the year which is Bogle's Phantom.This blend is made of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre.This ruby red spectre entices with rich blackberry and briary boysenberry.  Provocative dark fruits envelop the nose and palate, leaving the essence of flavors brought forth by the grapes during winemaking. Black cherry and anise abound, leading to a sturdy finish of black pepper, pipe tobacco and spicy oak.

 

 

I've covered a Zin, a couple of red blends, a white blend and a Riesling, but if you're looking for a Cabernet, here are a couple:

  

 The Diving Rod 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of ripe black fruits and flavors of blackberry and luscious fruit notes developing into spicy black cherry  and hints of cured meats and black tea.

 

Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon showcases lush texture and bold dark fruit flavors with a slight hint of oak and spice. Cedar and tobacco aromas complement integrated lively tannins and fill out your palate, allowing the wine to be consumed on its own or with your favorite food. 


If you're looking for a Merlot here are a couple to choose from:

The Velvet Devil Merlot from Washington State of Charles Smith Wines has aromas of dark cherries, cedar, pipe tobacco. Anise, stone and cherry blossoms are on the palate.



Vampire Merlot is from Vampire Vineyards located at the southern end of the Central Coast's Paso Robles viticultural district. It is smooth and medium-bodied with black cherry aroma, and hints of herbal spices.










Last but not least a Pinot Noir! This Dracula Pinot Noir is a rich and concentrated wine with raspberry, dark cherry, and pomegranate flavors.  This wine highlights the incredible nuances  and flavors obtainable from the pinot noir grapes grown in the Santa Maria Valley.

 

 Now with all these choices of wines to serve the witches and warlocks (i.e. parents), it's time to turn on the spooky music and great your Trick or Treaters!

 

 

 

 

 





Cheers!

Lisa