In case you are wondering, it was very hard to not call this article ‘hallowines’ but that would have not worked for SEO, so here we are! Perfect halloween wines for your delectation. There is a theme here of course, with rich and spicy, blood red vino in various guises from around the world and a spooky, sparkling red thrown into the mix. Here are the three wines I’m tasting with Mike Graham on talkTV and a link to more options on thethreedrinkers.com.
The Dip
The deliciously decorated bottle in red and black, is named after a demon dog that’s famous in Catalan legend. This rustic Spanish red, made from a blend of Tintorera and Tempranillo, screams dark, dried berry fruits and a kick of licorice spice. Try it with smoky or grilled meat.
Find it at Laithwaites for £8.99 mix six price
The Wanderer Malbec
This smart, day of the dead themed bottle is no gimmick when you taste the wine inside. A gorgeously classy, smooth Malbec made from grapes harvested from long lost vineyards in San Juan and left to hang longer than usual to boost concentration and ripe fruit flavours. A winter warmer that’s great alone or with rich, meaty dishes.
Find it at Sainsbury’s on offer for £9
Simpsons Sparkling Syrah
The first European sparkling Syrah /Shiraz I have come across and hailing from the Languedoc-Roussillon area in Southern France and made by English couple, Ruth and Charles Simpson. With more of those classic garrigue-like, French Syrah notes than the purple jam of Australia, this, served slightly chilled, is a brilliant match for Christmas turkey with the trimming, but also works well with duck and lamb cutlets.
Find it at Naked Wines for £14.99
See more spooktastic halloween wine suggestions here!