It’s hard to believe that Halloween is this weekend! While things are very different this year, there are a few things that have stayed the same; elaborately decorated brownstones  throughout the Upper East Side, masks…although worn for a slightly different reason, and candy…preferably paired with a great wine. Below are two wonderful wines to pair with many of your favorite festive treats.

To pair with your Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Snickers Bars, try a big Cabernet Sauvignon. 2016 Col Solare Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect choice. Col Solare is a collaboration with Italy’s Marchese Antinori and Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle. Their expertise and passion has led to creating world class wines in an up and coming region. This vintage was scored 96 points by James Suckling, and has notes of black cherry, plum, spice and chocolate. The intensity and complexity will keep you coming back for more…and away from too much chocolate. 

If Skittles are more of your go to for Halloween candy, try a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The tart, citrus zesty notes will pair well with the sweet acidity from the candy. 2019. Cloudy Bay from Marlborough is a quintessential New Zealand example with notes of gooseberry, white peach, grapefruit, lime zest and a bright, crisp minerality. One of the first five winemakers in the Marlborough region, they have been pioneers for the unique, specific expression grown there. 

Enjoy and may you have more treats than tricks!