3 bewitching wines for Halloween

Top 3 Wines for Halloween

Discover our selection of wines perfect for a spooky evening with friends on October 31st! These wines have been carefully chosen for their evocative packaging (ideal for Halloween) and their excellent quality-to-price ratio. Our focus is on Southern wines, including an AOC Côtes de Provence, an AOC Côtes du Roussillon, and an AOC Tursan, an underrated appellation in the heart of the Landes that deserves more recognition.

1) Pointe du Diable, Château Malherbe 2014, AOC Côtes de Provence

This wine, with a name that evokes a treacherous rocky point at the edge of Château Malherbe’s vineyard, will enchant your guests with its fruity and flavorful attack. Notes of violet and licorice intertwine with dark fruits and spices.

Pair it perfectly with a beef stew with pumpkin or a butternut squash gratin.

2) Esprit de Tursan, La Cave des Vignerons de Tursan - AOC Tursan Rouge

Esprit de Tursan is the ideal wine for your Halloween dinner. This unique cuvée with a very dark hue will make an impression with its bold attack and notes of red fruits, leather, and spices.

Enjoy it with a butternut squash gratin with duck breast.

3) Silencio, Château Montana 2015, AOC Côtes du Roussillon

Silencio from Château Montana is a fascinating wine. With its dark color, integrated oak, and notes of vanilla, leather, chocolate, and spices, this structured and velvety cuvée will surely leave your guests speechless. Pair it with stuffed pumpkins or a squash risotto.

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FAQ - Wines for Halloween

Which wine should I serve for a Halloween party?

Go for dark-hued Southern reds with evocative names, like Pointe du Diable from Château Malherbe, Esprit de Tursan or Silencio from Château Montana. Their notes of dark fruit, leather and spice set the mood effortlessly. Serve them alongside autumn dishes for a coherent table.

What food pairs well with wine at a Halloween dinner?

Autumn squash dishes work beautifully: beef stew with pumpkin, butternut squash gratin, squash with duck breast, or meat-stuffed pumpkins. These hearty recipes match the structure and spice of Southern reds. A squash risotto also suits a velvety cuvée like Silencio.

What wine goes with Halloween candy?

A dry, tannic red clashes with the sugar in sweets, turning the tannins hard and slightly bitter. Keep the Southern reds for the savoury part of the meal and leave the candy for later. If you want a sweet pairing, a dessert wine will feel far more at home.

Why do these wines suit Halloween so well?

They were chosen for their evocative packaging and very dark colour, both perfect for October 31st. Their strong quality-to-price ratio also makes them easy bottles to share with friends. All three are Southern reds: an AOC Côtes de Provence, an AOC Côtes du Roussillon and an AOC Tursan.

Where can I buy these Halloween wines at the best price?

At Avenue des Vins these cuvées are sold direct from the winemaker at estate prices, with no middleman between the vine and your glass. You get the price set by the estate and better freshness. The Halloween selection brings these bottles together in one place.