Alright ghoulies! Letās kick this thing off the right way and just dive right in.
Now, I will be the first to say I am not the end all be all of reviews, wine, film or otherwise. I do this because itās somethinā I love and hope some people out there in internetland might find some enjoyment here too. That said, take any, all or none of any advice you might find in this here blog. You do you, boo! (Get it? Boo? Like a ghost? ...Iāll see myself out now.)
I know Iām a few days late from Halloween, but I was a ālil busy doing, well, Halloween shenanigans. Not to fear, though! In my house, every day is Halloween and thatās what this blog is all about.
As I was browsing my local Ralphās, I came across this red blend I havenāt tried. Not that itās hard, I donāt usually pick up blends, despite the fact that I have tried some bomb diggity ones. Well, tonightās episode is brought to you by a blend going by the name ofā¦. *insert some creepy music*
LUNATIC RED, a blend from California.
THE BREAK DOWN: 32% Sangiovese, 24% Malbec, 20% Alicante Bouschet, 18% Petit Verdot, 6% Petite Sirah
Iām not gonna lie, I didnāt have a movie in mind when I went to the store, but after seeing this on the shelf, I couldnāt not pair it with Halloween (1978), featuring everyoneās favorite escaped lunatic, Michael Meyers! Really, the pairing couldnāt have been more clear for me, plus I didnāt get to watch this John Carpenter classic at all this season (tragic, I know).
Now, Iām usually a Pinot Noir kinda gal, but lemme tell you, this blend is gonna go right up there on my top ten list. Itās smooth, rich and lush, with a well rounded body and just the right amount of spice. Itās a bit fruit forward, but not overly sweet. Thereās definitely some earthy tones to it, but thatās exactly why I love it. Also to note, I got this baby for $10 at my local Ralphās, which puts it square in my price range for frequent doses. Well, thatās about all Iāve got for you folks today! Stay tuned to see what pairings we get into next! Happy Haunting!