{"id":3045,"date":"2019-09-23T09:18:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T13:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3045"},"modified":"2019-09-26T10:49:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T14:49:22","slug":"9-horror-movie-and-wine-pairings-to-try-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/9-horror-movie-and-wine-pairings-to-try-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Horror Movie and Wine Pairings to Try This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and hayrides \u2014 these are all staples of autumn that make fall-lovers so excited for the upcoming season. However, we can\u2019t forget the one thing that never fails to put a smile (or a scared frown) on someone\u2019s face this October: classic horror movies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Classic October Weekend<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scary movies and fall are a match made in heaven. Picture it: it\u2019s a Friday night in October and you had a long week at work. So you throw on a comfy sweater, swaddle yourself in a blanket, make some popcorn, and slide to the edge of the couch as you unwind with fictional thrills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only thing that can make this scenario better is, of course, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a bottle of wine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every classic horror film has that one type of wine that perfectly complements its screams, jump scares, and spooky silences. But when you finally decide on the movie you want to watch, it\u2019s easy to just reach for any bottle in your cellar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a guide to help you decide which wine you should be slowly sipping as you try not to spill before the villain pops out in your favorite Halloween-themed film. This way, you can stock up on the bottles you need before getting in your comfy pants on movie night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sip As You\u2019re Scared<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm weather wines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and classic horror movies go hand-in-hand, making these pairings fun and simple. Every movie\u2019s general vibe or mood typically goes well with a specific type of wine, so it\u2019s easy to match even if you don\u2019t pick the pairings we offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, these types of wines and classic scary films usually work best together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light bodied white wines and charming, family movies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium bodied whites and semi-thrillers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full bodied reds and thrillers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich, dark reds for terrifying classics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the scarier the film, the darker the wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pairings to Die For<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with staple films, we wanted to stick with classic wines that are perfect for a night in. Here are just 10 of our essential Halloween movie and wine pairings:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3046 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_733298683-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_733298683-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_733298683-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_733298683.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hocus Pocus \u2014 Chardonnay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scream \u2014 Pinot Gris<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silence of the Lambs \u2014 Chianti<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psycho (1960) \u2014 Riesling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Evil Dead (1981) \u2014 Zinfandel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shining \u2014 Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT (1990) \u2014 Tempranillo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween (1978) \u2014 Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sixth Sense \u2014 Syrah<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t see your favorite wine or movie, feel free to improvise! Similar wines go great with horror films, you just have to mix and match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you pick your bottle, it\u2019ll be easy to pair a yummy fall snack with your wine. Get your popcorn, caramel apples, or s\u2019mores ready, because it\u2019s showtime!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find Your Fall Wine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it, 9 classic horror films that become a lot less scary with a perfect bottle of wine. If you\u2019ve picked your favorite movies from our list yet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s time to start shopping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you turn down the lights and press play on your next horror movie marathon, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WTSO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stock up on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seasonal wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a few clicks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aseptember%20horror%20movie%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=9%20horror%20movie%20and%20wine%20pairings%20to%20try%20this%20halloween\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our vast selection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will always have something in store that is bound to add a wicked twist to any October night in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorful leaves, pumpkin spice, and hayrides \u2014 these are all staples of autumn that make fall-lovers so excited for the upcoming season. 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