It’s a crisp October night. Candles lit, you nestle in with a great horror novel. The moon is full, suddenly there’s the sound of leaves rustling outside. You shake off the sensation of the hairs standing up on the back of your neck. It’s just
silly jitters.
And then you hear the scratching at the window…
One of my favorite Halloween novels is Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot. I also loved the classic 1979 film version to get my creep on and send shivers down my spine. The freaky glowing eyes, the glimpse of fangs in the moonlight, the creepy little kids wanting to come in and play, the slow creak of the rocking chair in the empty room upstairs. And that house.
Lore tells you never to invite a vampire inside your home. But these two are ok. Let them in.
Check out the video below for more spooky fun!👇
.
With the cool glow-in-the-dark label, this red blend is something to sink your fangs into.
It’s a deep red velvet color as you pour it in the glass.
On the nose:
• black cherry
• spice
Flavor profile:
• bursts of dark cherry
• plum
• whisper of vanilla
Pairs well with:
• Roasted lamb or pork
• Hearty aged cheeses
$15.99
I paired mine with smoked gouda and prosciutto on pumpernickel toast points. Yum!
Not only does the label glow in the dark, it has a cool AR interactive feature that adds to the fun. Simply scan and enjoy. Check it out below!
Organically grown in France’s Loire Valley, this Bloody wine is made from hand-harvested Grolleau grapes. Picking by hand is what can account for a higher price point. This is labour intensive work. Similar to Pinot Noir, this grape variety is thin-skinned, has fewer tannins, and is very susceptible to damage and disease. Extra care must be taken. Whole cluster fermentation is also used to impart more of a fruit forward quality and give a bright acidity on the palate.
The color is a bright, vibrant red as it pours. It seems to levitate just like Danny Glick floating to your window.
On the nose:
• blackberry
• cherry
Flavor profile:
• sour cherry ( a little like a Jolly Rancher)
• herbaceous
• earthy vibe
Pairs well with:
• Red peppers staked with goat cheese
• Grilled seasoned chicken
• Mild creamy cheeses
• Patè
$30.00
With the bright acidity of the wine, I paired with a hot creamy Gruyere cheese dip. So good!
Both wines are great choices to compliment lighter bites, and they’re lots of fun to dress up your Halloween table.👻🎃
It’s wise to be careful this time of year. But with these two wines, you’ll be sure to let the right one in.🧛🏻♂️
Cheers!🍷🩸
Copyright. The Wine Student. 2023
The Wine Student 
Always such a fantastic write up….
No scares will prevent me from drinking good wines..🍷🍷
Always such a fantastic write up..
No scares will prevent me from drinking good wines🍷🍷lol