A truly scary thought indeed

A global wine shortage might soon be upon us.

While you're drinking your witch's brew and watching "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" today, be sincerely thankful for the wine you have in your cellar.

Last year saw the biggest shortfall in global wine supply in almost 50 years.

The United States and China have been drinking more, but the global production has not been keeping pace.

Linus has more on his mind than whether the Great Pumpkin will show up.

But there's good news! Global wine production for 2013 is projected to rise to the highest it's been in seven years. Although it takes more than one good harvest to boost the reserves, the situation is not dire enough to start hoarding bottles.

But you could keep that bathtub wine recipe handy just in case ...

IT'S THE ATTACK OF THE HALLOWINES!

The zombies will be having fun once this party has begun because the selection of Halloween wines seems to grow every year.

 

Pinot, merlot, chardonnay, malbec — they're all there. Paired with a peanut butter cup, popcorn ball or candy apple, it's the perfect Halloween treat.

The bottles also double as spooky decorations.

Add a creepy stopper and classic napkins to complete the eerie site.

 

If wine isn't your cup of brew, there are other options ... like tequila. Wine drinkers must exercise caution with this option or before they know it they'll be doing the Transylvania twist.

And these bottles are too cool to discard when empty — they are meant to be boxed up with other Halloween decorations in November and recycled year after year.

With the growing season winding down, mums and succulents are still great options for pots to greet those trick-or-treaters on the front porch.

And when you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you ...