How to Throw a Wicked HalloWINE Get-Together

Halloween may look a little different for everyone this year because of the pandemic. If you’re not sure what to do this year while staying safe for the holiday, why not plan a get together with your closest friends and taste some yummy wines? Better yet, treat yourself and your friends to a wicked HalloWINE get-together! A spooky celebration like this is the perfect way to chat over some wine because this year hasn’t been easy for anyone!

Celebrate Halloween this year in style over some sweet treats, delicious snacks, and fun wine pairings so you can drink, eat, and be scary. We’ve put together our favorite Hallowine get-together inspiration so you can plan the perfect ghoulish gathering. 

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How to Plan Your Hallowine Get-Together 

Even though Halloween may not look the same this year, you can certainly still plan a fun party inside with your friends. To make your Hallowine get-together spectacular, make sure to follow these important to-do’s:

• Plan a date: Make sure you plan your date and location ahead of time to make planning this get-together as safe and straightforward as possible — this may sound obvious, but Halloween doesn’t always fall on a weekend!
• Invitations: Get your DIY on and make some spooky and cute and invites to get everyone excited! The invitations can include what to expect for Halloween wine night and if guests need to bring anything along. Send out your invitations with a candy basket for a unique twist.
• Choose your theme: Choose a fun theme for your get-together if you really want to step up your Halloween game! That way, you can easily whip up your drink and food menu to match. 
• Stock up on your wines: You can’t have a Hallowine get-together without the vino! You’ll want to have the appropriate wine pairings depending on what food you decide to include on your menu. Purchase your wines ahead of time, or invite your friends to bring their own. Also, be sure to have enough wine glasses.

With these tips in mind, you’ll be setting up your get-together in no time. If you need more inspiration for the big day, these fun mood boards will help get you and your friends get ready for a spooky night in.

Classy Halloween Decor

You don’t have to skip out on the fun decorations just because you’re spending Halloween indoors this year! Skip the cheesy store decorations and bring the Halloween decorations into your home so you can celebrate your wine night in style. 

From personalized place settings to classic fall flower arrangements, you can ensure it will be a spooky night to remember.

Incorporating these sophisticated elements into your Halloween decor is a sure way to elevate and make your get-together stand out from the crowd. Plus, these chic decoration ideas are simplistic enough to look great with just about any decor you already have in your home. They’ll also help your dinner stand out at the table!

A Spooky Dinner Menu

Serve up an out-of-the-box dinner to take advantage of this festive holiday! Nothing says Halloween more than black-colored pasta or Frankenstein’s Fingers. These yummy dinner ideas are perfect for a sophisticated gathering and will be sure to get everyone’s appetite going.

These Halloween-themed dinner ideas will be the perfect addition to your quality time with your friends. Since trick-or-treating may be out of the question, top off the night with some sweet treats.

Celebrate with Sweet Treats

Halloween isn’t complete without having something sweet! These dessert ideas are so tasty they might put you and your friends under a spell. Whether it’s fall-colored mini cupcakes, Boo-tiful Brownie Bites, or a cake that’s gone a little batty, there will be something satisfying for everyone. 

These dinner and dessert ideas will instantly elevate and add some class to your get-together. To step up your game even further, get some wine that will serve as the perfect pairing to your savory and sweet dishes.

A Wicked Wine Pairing Guide 101

You can’t have a Hallowine get-together without the vino! After planning your food menu, it’s time to pair your wines so you and the friends can whine and wine. Don’t forget some cheese to snack on! 

Not sure what kind of wine to choose for your gathering? Here’s a simple wine pairing guide that will make planning your Halloween gathering super simple:

• Light reds: Pair red wines that are lighter, such as pinot noir and grenache, with fish, white meat, and roasted vegetable dishes. Light red wines also pair nicely with cured meat, so whip up a charcuterie board! 
• Medium reds: Red wines with a medium body such as shiraz and merlot pair nicely with cheese and starchy foods, like smoked gouda. Smoked gouda is the perfect addition to any nice bread and cheese plate. These wines are also tasty with smoked and cured meats.
• Heavy reds: Red wines on the heavier side, such as zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon, are great with red meats — think juicy lamb or steak. These wines also pair well with cheeses like aged cheddar.
• White wine: White wines go nicely with starches, veggies, white meat, and fish, so choose a pinot grigio or chardonnay. Any of these would be great with dishes such as a cheese board or a seafood dish like squid ink pasta.
• Sparkling: Bring out the bubbles! Pair sparkling wines like champagne and prosecco with fish dishes, cheeses like asiago and brie, and desserts.
• Dessert: If you’re feeling fancy, put out some dessert wine! The rich, velvety goodness of dessert wines like sherry and port will pair nicely with any of your sweet treats. If you prefer something lighter than a dessert wine, go with a sweet white, like Riesling or Moscato. 

Include some printable wine tasting cards to add some more excitement to your Hallowine get-together! These are a great game to play with your friends and add a nice touch to your Halloween wine tasting party.

It’s Time to halloWINE + Whine! 

Download and print out this wine tasting scorecard so you and your friends can rate the different wines you taste, plus a space to write down what you need to whine about! Compare your ratings and take turns sharing your gripes.

Which Wine is Witch?

Add some fun to your Halloween wine tasting with a guessing game so you can play as you sip and share laughs and stories together. Download and print out these wine tags and guessing cards to get the party started!

To get started, pour wines into a separate unnamed bottle or glass or place the bottle into a bag to hide the label. Print out the numbered wine tags and place them around the neck of the wine. Take turns sipping on the numbered bottles while you sit around a table. As you sip, take turns writing down what type of wine you think it is using the guessing cards! The person to guess the most correct wins!

Even if there’s a chance you’ll be celebrating Halloween indoors this year, you can still put a unique and fun twist on the spooky holiday. Nothing is better than getting together with your close friends for a relaxing night in, especially when it’s on a crisp Halloween night. From Halloween flower decor to delicious snacks and wine pairings, these ideas will surely help you plan a Hallowine get-together to remember!