Here are a few seasonal, made-in-BC drinks you might want to check out next time you're at the cold beer and wine or BCL!
鈥淭he monster mash, it was a graveyard smash鈥�. Fun affordable wines from Monster Vineyards are perfect for Halloween as well as Lady Gaga fans. Holding a big Halloween party? Monster wines: NV Red Eyed and White Knuckle are also available in 3 litre boxes and will be sure to have all of your Halloween guests on the dance floor doing the monster mash.
Wines starting from $15.90. 3L Box from $49.80
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Grab the popcorn and watch your favourite Halloween movies with Moon Curser Vineyard's Dead of Night, a red wine blend of Tannat and Syrah or Afraid of the Dark,聽a white blend of Roussane, Viognier and Marsanne. While the movies may fright, these award-winning wines will delight.
Dead of Night $42.00.聽 Afraid of the Dark $21.90.
Trick or Treat. One of BC鈥檚 cult wineries, Fairview Cellars is a ten acre winery owned and operated by industry veteran, Bill Eggert. Fairview Cellars, Bucket O鈥� Blood wine is made with the vineyard's single row of Syrah and is blended with either their estate Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc.聽 The wine is named in honor of the Moffat Saloon which was nicknamed 鈥淭he Bucket of Blood鈥� by miners in the 1890鈥檚. This BC cult wine is definitely a treat for your Halloween host.
Bucket O' Blood $34.00
Creepy, crawly spiders are a must for Halloween. Black Widow winery is a family run winery located on the famed Naramata Bench. Their wines feature on the label the poisonous black widow spider which are actually found in the Okanagan. While those who suffer from arachnophobia may not be able to look at the label, they will want to enjoy these single vineyard premium small lot wines which can be ordered directly from the winery.
Wines starting at $21.00
Absinthe, has always had a mysterious allure. Absinthe was the "it drink" in the early nineteenth century where it was associated with famous writers including Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde before becoming banned in most of Europe and the United States due to rumours that it contained hallucinogenic properties. (Absinthe remained banned well into the 20th century in most of Europe and only became legal in 2007 in the United States.) In 2007, Okanagan Spirits created Canada's first genuine absinthe using traditional distilling methods along with the original nineteenth century recipe. Okanagan Spirits recommends serving Taboo absinthe with two parts ice cold water and one part absinthe which also causes the natural green colour to become cloudy, a perfect Halloween cocktail.
Taboo Genuine Absinthe $50.00
Halloween is filled with legends and urban myths. Just in time for Halloween, Legend Distilleries newly released Shadow in the Lake artisan vodka will add that haunting "spirit" to your party bar. As well Legend Distilleries' Blasted Brew made with Backyard Beans organic coffee and vodka will be sure to keep your party going to the wee hours.
Shadow in the Lake Vodka $37.10, Blasted Brew $27.10
