The Waxed Bat 2023
Classic Movie Pairing
Horror of Dracula (1958)Horror of Dracula (1958). Hammer, a small British studio, started a horror renaissance when it began reimagining genre classics in full color. This adaptation followed The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), which also featured the classic acting duo of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Here, Cushing stars as vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing opposite Lee as the title character. The film was such a great success that the studio cancelled all non-horror films in their pipeline and began working on other soon-to-be horror classics. This deep, dark red wine pays homage to a favorite vampire incarnation, the bat. Its bold, strong flavors make it a well-suited viewing companion.
About This Wine
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.
Wine Flavor Profile
Opi Sadler’s bewitching Shiraz-Malbec-Cab blend is one of our most popular reds—and for good reason. Packed with intense black fruit and smooth baking spice characters, The Waxed Bat is a big crowd pleaser (and a winning match for steak).
“Aromas of cassis, strawberry jam…juicy tannins that together with its young acidity give a wine with a lasting imprint.”
Jehan Sacaze