# Post-Apocalyptic Wine Collections The New Line of The Walking Dead Wines are Character-Themed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-11 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-walking-dead-wine References: [popsugar](https://www.popsugar.com/food/Walking-Dead-Wine-44223408) & [lot18](https://www.lot18.com/thewalkingdead) This new line of The Walking Dead wines comes from Lot 18 as a way for you to further enhance your viewing parties by enjoying a glass that's themed after your favorite character. The wine collection consists of the 2016 Daryl Dixon Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Rick Grimes California Petite Sirah and the [2016 Began California Bourbon Barrel Red Blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-red-blend). Each one of the wines is priced at $22 per bottle is features [artistic branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krink-x-barossa-ink-limited-edition-shiraz) that draws correlation to the very character that they're themed after. The Walking Dead wines are available as of November 6 and offer fans of the wildly popular post-apocalyptic zombie show with a new libation to enjoy whilst watching the newest episode on [AMC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fornite-pro-am-2025). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Character-themed Wines:** Wines that are themed after characters have become popular. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Products related to TV and movie franchises have potential for generating additional revenue. - **Event-themed Beverages:** Beverages that are created and marketed as event-themed products have potential for increasing sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcoholic beverage companies could explore creating character-themed wines as a marketing strategy. - **Entertainment:** TV and movie franchises may seek to expand their merchandise offerings by creating themed alcoholic beverages. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies may find opportunities to incorporate event-themed beverages into their offerings for themed parties and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-wine.md) - [Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-and-wine.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Dark Mountain Water Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-2.md) - [AR Monster Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-wines.md) - [Limited-Edition Rock n' Roll Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grateful-dead-wines.md) - [Ominously Dark Red Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/severed-red.md) - [Halloween-Themed Shiraz Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barossa-ink-shiraz.md) - [Meat-Focused Wine Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butchers-cellar-wine.md)