Happy Hallowine! What to drink this spooky season

Leave the sweets for the kids and treat yourself to delicious, spooky themed wine and beer this October.

A blood red sparkler, Simpsons of Servian Sparkling Syrah 2022 from Naked Wines, £14.99 a bottle

This fizzy red is a real treat but there is a trick to opening it; only open when cold and open carefully over the skink at a 45-degree angle. Made in France from Syrah grapes, this deep red wine looks chilling in a flute glass and perfect for wannabe vampires!

Bowline, Ghost Corner, South Africa, from vinvm.co.uk £23.20 a bottle

At the southernmost African tip lies the ghost corner wines. Here compasses don’t show any deviation between the true and magnetic north, making navigating the area impossible, especially on stormy dark nights. Over 130 ships have been destroyed in these treacherous waters.

Bowline is a white wine with ripe asparagus notes from the Sauvignon Blanc which complement the green fig elements of Semillon. A complex wine with well-balanced oak and a refreshing, smooth finish.

Dead Man's Dice Malbec, Argentina, from SecretBottleShop.co.uk £12 a bottle

A young malbec wine from Argentina with aromas of black cherry and plum. Followed by a palate of light damson, chocolate and a sweet tobacco finish. A truly 'wicked' wine. Perfect with game meats such as venison & duck to compliment rich flavours.

Adnams Ghost Ship Citrus Pale Ale, available from Majestic, £12 a case.

With bold citrus flavours Ghost Ship is Dealcoholised to 0.5% abv. The beer has refreshing lemon and lime aromas that perfectly complement the aromatic taste of spicy Thai and Indian foods.