Skip the specialty bottles timed to Halloween in favour of these hauntingly good wines

It seems to reason the beverages you serve and enjoy on Halloween should be pleasurable any other night as well. That’s the gist for this week’s recommendations. They sport labels that fit in with Halloween’s spooky vibe, but the frights stop there. There’s nothing to fear about the aromas and flavours of these beverages. They’re crowd-pleasing party wines with a sinister aura about them.Score: 88 Price: $3.

One of Amsterdam’s most popular selections, Boneshaker makes as much of an impression with its label, which includes a skeleton riding a bike, as its bold, hoppy flavours. True to type, this North American-style IPA boasts lots of piney and citrus aromas and flavours. Available in Ontario at Beer Store and LCBO outlets at the above price, various prices in Alberta, and Manitoba for $3.99/473 mL can.

Simple and refreshing, this offers a mix of citrus and herbal flavours but lacks the brightness of more refreshing Chilean sauvignon blancs. Available in Ontario at the above price, British Columbia and Manitoba for $13.99, and various prices in Alberta.Not spooky or frightening in the least, but a stylish drink to serve at any occasion. Franciacorta is made in the traditional method, with secondary fermentation taking place in bottle.

Part of the LCBO Vintages Oct. 26 release, this attractive red wine from Cahors is rich and ripe. It’s built for the cellar, with firm structure, youthful tannins and a core of ripe fruit that should see this value-priced wine drink nicely over the next six to 10 years. Available in Ontario.Made with Newfoundland water and Canadian wheat and corn, Crystal Head is a pure spirit with citrus, black pepper and vanilla notes. A limited-edition bone-coloured bottle is on the shelves in select stores.

By blending grapes from across different regions in California, this ripe and enjoyable merlot offers consistently enjoyable flavours year after year. It’s a dry red with nice concentration, balancing acidity and the smooth texture that’s a defining, but often lacking, trait of wines made with merlot. Available in Ontario at the above price, $20.99 in Manitoba, various prices in Alberta and $19.75 in Quebec.

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