HORROR SHOW VIII

2018 Horror Show

450 Cases Produced

For our 8th vintage of Horror Show, we are really sinking our teeth into the roots of horror, this time reflecting back to our first memories of fright. There is nothing more accessible for a quick and sexy halloween costume than a pair of plastic pointy chompers and a little fake blood. But dive deeper and the gothic world of vampire folklore drives a steak to the heart of our namesake, meaning dark brooding fun.

Horror Show is a red blend composed of Tannat, Malbec and Petite Syrah. We change the label every vintage to reflect a new inspiration from that year, and this year offers a slight nod to the history and colors of our hometown New Orleans.

Previous Vintages: 

HORROR SHOW I

2009 Horror Show

200 Cases Produced  (Sold Out)

The excitement of going to see a horror film is the same anticipation we felt as we were putting this wine together.  The plot is three strangers from different backgrounds locked together in a small enclosed space, each guilty of forbidden pleasure. The introduction is not a handshake or friendly hug, but more aggressive. 

The tension eases as the fruit develops in your mouth and gives you a sense of comfort in it's roundness and structure.

Just when you feel safe, the thrill ramps up like a graveyard shovel hit to the mouth.

Surprisingly enough though, in the end, like all good horror shows, the wine emerges as a hero leaving you with only a few nicks and bruises, but anxious to go through it all again.

HORROR SHOW II

2010 Horror Show

200 Cases Produced (Sold Out)

A wine that just begs you to come play with it, forever and ever....

Slightly more restrained than the 2009, the '10 exhibits more of the montepulciano and tannat characteristics, with the sousao playing shyly in the corner.  Take a break from your routine red one night because no one likes a dull boy, and there is nothing dull about this wine.

 HORROR SHOW III

2011 Horror Show

300 Cases Produced (Sold Out)

For our third release of Horror Show, we drew inspiration from the first 3-D movie both Neil and I ever saw; Creature From The Black Lagoon.  We were children when it aired on TV, and later in life, we rediscovered our love of the Creature in the form of a pinball game at the pub in our neighborhood.  Many a night has been spent trying to find the creature, and many a night has seen us cursing a flat bumper or a ramp that isn't registering. But most nights we are playing, we are fierce competitors and happy bar gamers and if you think you can beat my high score, you're in for a real Horror Show. 

HORROR SHOW IV

2012 Horror Show

300 Cases Produced (Sold Out)

For our fourth release of Horror Show, we wanted to get back to the nature of the beast...horror!  A truly disturbing image leers menacingly at you behind cold, dark eyes.  Much like Norman Bates, our Horror Show revels in its multiple personalities.  Young, the wine sings of montepulciano and souzao  - bright red fruit mixing with hints of sun dried darker berries.  Given a year, the tannat begins to rise up and take over, with aromas of earth and leather coming to the foreground.  All you need to figure out is if you are a Norman, or a Norma...

HORROR SHOW V

2013 Horror Show

300 Cases Produced  (Sold Out)

For our 5th vintage of Horror Show, we pay homage to the inspiration that started it all.  Perhaps our favorite vintage yet, the 2013 has proven to be riper and filled with chocolate and blueberry notes...to be drank young for those that like them big and rich, and with about 5 years age for those that prefer their wines a little earthy.  There is something for everyone in this bottle!

HORROR SHOW VI

2014 Horror Show

666 Cases Produced  (Sold Out)

The number 6 is often considered the most harmonious of all the single-digit numbers and is equated with a loving and caring nature.  But what happens when we see three 6's together?  The mind races, the heart skips a beat...we find this wine to have the same effect.  Welcome to Horror Show 6(66).

HORROR SHOW VII

2017 Horror Show

700 Cases Produced  

7 vintages in and we feel we are beating death at this little chess match…

Horror Show is a red blend composed of equal parts Sousao, Tannat and Merlot.  We change the label every vintage to reflect a new inspiration from that year, and have followed suit with our newest wine, Field Trip.  

Nadsat definition of Horror Show:  Dark fun, great or cool.