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Text by: Gleb King
The wine itself is a mystic drink and in almost every culture it has a sacred meaning, so, it’s no surprise that our wine collection has something special for the spookiest occasion in western culture – Halloween. So, there’s no time to wait, let’s turn the gloom on! In this list we pointed out 3 groups. #1 are thick, deep red wines that, if you will, represent blood and make you a classiest vampire in the neighborhood. #2 – here we have something deeply intelligent. These wines are connected with moon cycles, have no artificial additives and hence – represent the mystic power of Earth. We call them witches brews. #3 are bottles with a killer dark and gloomy design that will set the style to the whole party.
Price indication guide:
Around $20 – *
Around $100 – **
Around $500 – ***
Around $1000 – ****
More than $5000 – *****
Blood red wines
Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah 2017
Price range **
This Syrah is known for its full-bodied, viscous texture, which might feel thick and rich on the palate. Wines with high alcohol content in general tend to coat the mouth in a way that can be compared to the density of blood. The flavor profile of The Hated Hunter 2017 is typically packed with ripe dark fruits (blackberries, black currants), earthy notes, smoke, and leather. Such intense flavors can create an overwhelming sensory experience, contributing to the idea of a wine that is "thick".
Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde 2019
Côte-Rôtie wines are known for their deep garnet to almost black-purple hues, which visually resemble the richness and darkness of blood – an evocative comparison for a vampire’s sustenance. These wines offer aromas of iron, smoke, dark berries, and wet earth, mirroring the metallic and earthy undertones. Rostaing’s Côte-Rôtie expresses both elegance and primal force, balancing finesse with intensity, similar to how vampires are often portrayed: alluring yet dangerous.
Chateau Palmer 2012
Price range **
Château Palmer often displays a deep garnet or opaque ruby hue with purplish highlights. This visual richness aligns with the image of a vampire savoring the essence of life. Palmer wines are built for the long haul, with bottles that can age for decades, developing complexity over time. This slow, elegant aging process is actually an immortal nature of Palmer.
Witches brews
Anders Frederik Steen 'Parfois je Monte a L'etage et je me Sens un Peu Perdu' 2018
Steen’s wines embrace natural winemaking with minimal intervention, often resulting in wild, unpredictable flavors. Steen’s winemaking style follows a philosophy that embraces intuition over strict rules, letting fermentation and nature take their course. Similarly, witches are often depicted as crafting potions based on ancient knowledge, gut feeling, and improvisation, rather than recipes.
Gravner Rosso Venezia Giulia 2010
Price range **
Gravner, particularly known for using amphorae (clay vessels) for fermentation and aging, draws on techniques used thousands of years ago. This ancient, almost alchemical process mirrors the idea of a witch conjuring magic through forgotten practices. Gravner Rosso’s profile is funky, earthy, and deeply complex, with notes of forest floor, dried herbs, mushrooms, and dark berries. These aromas sure evoke the scent of some mystic forest ritual.
Domaine Leroy Bourgorne Rouge 1999
Price range **
Lalou Bize-Leroy, the mastermind behind Domaine Leroy, practices biodynamic winemaking – working in harmony with the rhythms of nature, akin to a witch harnessing natural forces. The wine is born from an alchemy of soil, weather, and cosmic influence, emphasizing its magical essence. Drinking an aged Domaine Leroy wine can feel like stepping into a liminal space between past and present, beauty and decay, similar to entering a witch’s enchanted lair. The wine engages all senses, creating an experience that is both mesmerizing and slightly disorienting.
Evil labels
Pierre Peters L'Etonnant Monsieur Victor Edition MK 13
Price range ****
This edition is not just any typical Champagne – it’s part of a rare and experimental cuvée that evolves with time. Its unpredictability, much like encountering a ghost or a supernatural phenomenon, can feel unsettling yet captivating. The label depicts a stylisation of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch, which is widely regarded as unsettling and eerie for several reasons. Its psychological depth, haunting imagery, and emotional resonance evoke feelings of fear, anxiety, and existential dread. Scary and delicious!
Les Vignes de l'Ange Vin Jean-Pierre Robinot "Le Regard" 2017
Price range *
Robinot’s labels are often hand-drawn or designed with an emphasis on dreamlike, abstract, or surreal elements, giving them the feel of a sacred or occult symbol. This artistic style aligns with mystical practices, where imagery is used to express hidden meanings or altered states of consciousness. This wine is made in a very uncanny way: the whole bunches of Pineau d'Aunis are fermented and then aged for 9 months in fiberglass tanks.
Saxum Booker Vineyard 2013
Price range **
The Booker Vineyard is located in Paso Robles, California, a site known for its rugged terrain and powerful, concentrated fruit. The label hints at the unique history and essence of the vineyard, but leaves much unsaid – drawing a parallel to ancient landscapes that hold secrets within them. This particular wine is a biodynamic red blend featuring a rich and opulent palate with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and a hint of cedar.
