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The fall chill is definitely in the air. Sans the vivid and colorful changing leaves that shower most other states, LA relies mostly on the temperature drop and autumn fashion trends to remind us the seasonal change - that’s why I get serious when it comes to holiday decorating, especially when it comes to Halloween. The more colorful, textural, scented, tasty and sexy the décor is, the more excited I get. So this year I’m planning a Spookapalooza Halloween party and I want to have the best tricks and treats on the block, so I did a little research on some hauntingly good wines with some killer-looking labels. Boo ha-ha!

Gnarly Head grapes are grown in the city of Lodi, California and get their name from the 35-80 year-old gnarly looking vines from which they are grown. Gnarly Head wine, although mostly known for their Zinfandel, also produce other flavorful varietals such as Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Pinot Grigio. The Zinfandel usually runs anywhere from $9.50-12 a bottle.

Twisted wine has a label to match its name; dark twisted limbs strike an eerie pose on the 6 different varietals produced by this winery. The Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-bodied with hints of blackberry and vanilla and will only cost you around $8.

Dearly Beloved Forever Red has a skeletal label that screams scary. The Mexican folk art-inspired design on the bottle reminds me Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The best part about this wine - it costs $6.99 at your local Trader Joe’s and has a blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Carignane & Grenache.

Another full-bodied Zinfandel from Lodi created by the Phillip brothers is7 Deadly Zins. Supposedly, the two brothers related the name from their catholic school upbringing. The Zinfandel has a kick with an alcohol content of 15% and boasts flavors of spice, pepper and berries. You can swoop this bottle up at Target this week for $12.99.

So whether you’re looking to summon the spirits or you just want to get into the Halloween spirit, these wines will add an affordable spook factor to any party.