Halloween isn’t just
for kids! It now ranks as America’s all-time favorite holiday. And 2016 proved
to be the most celebrated Halloween ever – more than 171 million Americans (up
14 million from 2015) took part in the festivities. Of those, 34% hosted a
Halloween party. Casillero del Diablo is promoting its Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon as the "Official Wine for Halloween" – and why not? With a name like
The Devil’s Cellar, this Cab promises to entice every ghoulie and guy at the
party.
Underground Cave |
But a good ghost
story is always appreciated this time of year and Casillero del Diablo comes
through. Legend has it that when vineyard owner Don Melchor de Concha y Toro
discovered his wines had been stolen from his ancestral home in Chile in the late 1800s, he spread a rumor that his darkest cave was
haunted by the Devil himself. This added to the legend that the
wines had been stored in hell but were made in heaven. The story spread,
and today The Devil’s Cellar is the number one tourist attraction in Chile.
Wine Review:
The Reserva Cabernet
Sauvignon 2016 pours dark red in the glass with black cherry, chocolate and
tobacco on the nose. The wine is medium bodied with good tannins and a nice
acidic balance. Cerise, plum and tobacco are on the palate with a hint of chocolate on
the finish. Pair with grilled burgers, steak and some chocolate Halloween candies.
The Official Wine of
Halloween comes in a HalloWine gift box that adds to the allure. Casillero del
Diablo wines have maintained a steady following through the years for offering consumers dependable wines at good prices. Retailing for $11 nationwide, this Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 may be just the trick to make your Halloween guests
feel that they’ve been given quite a treat.
~ Joy
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