5 recommended wine bottles for Halloween home parties
Autumn festival season is finally here.
Halloween, which has become popular in Japan, is just around the corner !
It's an exciting festival where you dress up in costumes, eat Halloween food, and decorate pumpkins.
Are you having a Halloween party at home and having fun with your family and friends ?
So, this time we will introduce 5 recommended wine bottles for Halloween home parties, selected by Lucia's wine sommelier, Yuta Okada .
This delicious wine was selected by a sommelier for its label that evokes Halloween.
Try using wine as one of the topics to talk about at your Halloween party.
[5 recommended wines to pair with autumn flavors]5 recommended wine bottles for Halloween home parties
Try pairing wine with Halloween-themed dishes, such as pumpkin-based dishes.
Don't forget to prepare some candy to hand out during "trick or treat."
And to get into the Halloween spirit, costumes are a must!
Transform yourself and escape from your everyday life.
Additionally, to create a Halloween atmosphere, decorate your room in a Halloween theme.
We also recommend making your own "Jack-o'-lantern" by carving out the eyes, nose, and mouth of a pumpkin.
Now, let's introduce some wines with stylish labels that are reminiscent of Halloween.
This wine may be the center of attention at your Halloween home party!
1. (Champagne) Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
France
Reference price Price: ¥5,603
Although it is a classic champagne, the orange label evokes a Halloween atmosphere, such as a jack-o'-lantern.
Recommended as the first toast at a Halloween party.
A delicate, fresh and full-bodied champagne.
You can start your Halloween home party on an elegant note.
2. (Champagne) Le Lage Peugeot Honey harmony
France
Reference price ： ¥11,000
This is champagne made with honey.
The origin of the festival of Halloween is said to be an autumn harvest celebration in the Celtic region of modern-day Britain and parts of Europe.
The Celtic hero Cuchulainn is said to have loved mead.
Mead appears in many ancient myths and legends.
Why not imagine tales of Halloween legends and myths with your family and friends over honey-finished champagne?
3. ( White wine) Spellbound Chardonnay
Reference price ： ¥2,860
(Red wine) Spellbound California Merlot
America
Reference price: ¥2,860
The moon label creates a dark and mysterious atmosphere that is reminiscent of Halloween.
We have both white and red wines available, so choose the one that suits your Halloween party food.
In 2020 , the full moon coincided with Halloween, which became a hot topic.
Although there is no full moon this year, we recommend enjoying a Halloween party by sipping wine with a moon label and relaxing at the night sky.
4. ( White wine) Book Road Brewed Koshu
Japan
Reference price ： ¥3,190
A wine with a "pumpkin" label, perfect for Halloween.
This is a popular Japanese white wine!
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A winery that lists recommended items to pair with their wine on their labels.
The pumpkin label is the perfect match for pumpkin dishes, so this wine is sure to be an essential addition to any Halloween home party.
The stylish pumpkin label is sure to attract attention at your Halloween party.
This wine is also recommended as a Halloween gift.
5. (Cider ) Book Road Cider
Japan
Reference price Price: ¥2,090
Cider, a wine made from apples, was chosen based on the image of the popular Halloween game, "Apple Bobbing."
Apple bobbing is a popular game in the United States.
This game involves filling a large bucket with water and trying to pick up floating apples with your mouth without using your hands.
Introducing games to your Halloween party can really liven things up !
Apple cider is recommended for those new to wine as it is easy to drink.
Drink wine at your Halloween home party
Enjoy your Halloween party while drinking wine that will put you in the Halloween mood!
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If you use this when drinking wine at a Halloween party, it will make your home party even more exciting.