Indiana is home to over 50 wineries, and a half dozen wine trails. www.indianawines.org offers up maps, varietals, events so you can plan your trip. Many of the state's oldest and largest wineries offer bottles at local wine and grocery stores. Need something to get in the mood for fall? Easley Winery Mulled Wine can be served warm or chilled. It's softly sweet with a Fall focused nose of cinnamon, nutmeg and spice. Pair it with the endless array of pumpkin food products that are swamping store shelves this month.

Broad Ripple Zombie Walk Saturday October 22, 2016. It started with a few "dead beats" walking the streets, and has grown to be a nationally known night of ghoulish good times. Some rich ripe reds to get you in the mood include Vampire Pinot Noir, Dead Arm Shiraz, Velvet Devil Merlot, and Evil Cabernet Sauvignon. All affordable and haunting local wine store shelves near you.

The Irvington neighborhood is hosting a "spirited" event on Saturday October 15th, 2016: Indiana craft beers that are aged in wine, gin, tequila and whiskey barrels. The Barrels on Bonna Barrel Aged Beer Festival offers up one of a kind brews most of which can't be found on store shelves. www.blackacrebrewing.com for more info.