Halloween Flicks & Wine Picks
We could all use a little escape, right? Halloween movie classics to the rescue! If you enjoy being scared out of your seat with horror films (you know who you are) there are some here for you, plus a few comedies and fantasies, all paired with fab wines. So sit back, stream, scream, sip and smile.
Thriller (1982)
You know you can’t resist busting a move with Michael.
PAIRS WITH: A howling good red – Joy Cellars 2019 Bliss
Frankenstein (1931)
The Original OG monster film. This one started it all.
PAIRS WITH: A true original – Dusk 2019 Malbec
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
An electrifying romance showing us that anybody can find true love.
PAIRS WITH: A frightfully nice red, in black and white, of course – 2018 Artisan 5 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dracula (1931)
Transylvania’s Count comes to England in search of a few good meals. More campy than scary.
PAIRS WITH: A bloody good cab – Glory Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Hilarious and endearing, it’s a masterpiece by Mel Brooks.
PAIRS WITH: Feel-good bubbles – le Cadeau Brut Sparkling
Beetlejuice (1988)
Bizarre fantasy brimming with surprises and unforgettable happenings.
PAIRS WITH: A devilishly delicious white – Albion 2019 Chardonnay
The Addams Family (1991)
They’re creepy and they’re spooky.
PAIRS WITH: A ghoulishly grand red – Family Ranch Aged on Bourbon Oak Red Wine
Ghostbusters (1984)
Who ya gonna call?
PAIRS WITH: A hauntingly tasty white – Cloud 2019 Symphony
Psycho (1960)
Whatever you do, don’t get in the shower at the Bates Motel.
PAIRS WITH: A chillingly fine blend – Deluge 2018 Storm
Hocus Pocus (1993)
A star-studded coven from Salem steals the show in this wacky tale.
PAIRS WITH: A magical white – Joy Cellars 2018 Chenin Blanc
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Curses! Eddie Murphy gets himself into all kinds of trouble when he takes his family on “vacation.”
PAIRS WITH: A beastly good bubbly – le Cadeau Semi Seco Sparkling
The Craft (1993)
Troubled teens discover their supernatural powers in this cult favorite.
PAIRS WITH: A witchy white – GLO Vineyards 2018 Gewurztraminer
Halloween (1978)
Don’t hang out in Haddonfield. Just ask Jamie Lee.
PAIRS WITH: A family favorite – Family Ranch Lineage
The Shining (1980)
Dark secrets unravel Jack’s family at the extra creepy Overlook Hotel.
PAIRS WITH: A deep dark red – Glo Vineyards 2019 Zinfandel
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Let’s do the time warp again!
PAIRS WITH: A colorfully delicious blend – Suburban Fracas 2019 Melee
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