31 October 2019

Celebrate Halloween with Surprising Styles of Wine

Time for ghosts and ghouls, spooky skeletons, and a little bit of magic. It’s Halloween! If you’re throwing a costume bash for the occasion, you’ll need two things: candy and wine. Leave the witches brew behind! Here are our favorite, surprising candy and wine pairings to cast a spell over all your guests this Halloween.

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Before breaking open a bag of sugary sweets (and there will be plenty), opt for a bitter and rich square of dark chocolate. There’s almost nothing better than dark chocolate and wine, and this Halloween, we’re savoring it alongside a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Graves in Bordeaux. The minerality from the soil in Graves will perfectly complement the bitterness of dark chocolate.

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Chocolate isn’t for everyone! Your party spread will need a little something for every palate. For sweet and fruity candy lovers, serve a pile of Sour Patch Kids, Starburst, and Jolly Ranchers. Partygoers will be puckering with delight at this assortment, but will need something sweet to wash it down. Go for a glass of crisp, fruity German Riesling to bring out the fruit-forward flavors of the candy, but sweeten up a bit of the tartness.

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If you’re looking to get hands on with your hosting, take a bite out of Halloween with homemade Caramel Apples. Crunchy, crisp, juicy, and tangy apples coated in gooey, sweet caramel. It’s a combo that can only be complemented by celebratory German Sekt. Pop a bottle of this bubbly and your guests will know this is all treat, no trick. Happy Halloween!

A Toast to Endless Possibilities!

From familiar blends to (perhaps new) varietal wines, whether sparkling to still, wines of Germany and Bordeaux are perfect for holiday celebrations.

What’s in a wine name? It all depends on where the wine and grapes are from.

How many times have you stared at the label on a bottle of wine and thought: Why can’t I understand anything I’m reading? You are not alone! Every country has its own set of rules and regulations, and then some regions have their own rules, too, making it ever-more complicated. Basically, wines are labeled in one of three ways: by grape variety; by the region; or a made-up name. In Germany, for example, most wine labels include the grape variety, while in Bordeaux the majority of wines are named by region. Luckily, we’re going to break it all down for you right here!

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