Wine in Witchcraft - Meanings and Associations
Wine is generally associated with Happiness, Success, Love, Relationships, and Offerings. However, specific types can be broken down further and have more associations.
RED WINE (In General)
Element: Earth
Season: Winter
Associations: Love, Warmth, Contemplation, Happiness, Success, Money, Passion, Health, Lust
[Cabernet Sauvignon]
Tastes Like: Full-bodied, dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, blackberry with notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood, and vanilla Element: Earth
Associations: Grounding, Protection, Banishing, Strength, Energy, Lust, Fertility, Ancestors, Written Magic (Sigils)
[Merlot]
Tastes Like: Soft/round, dark fruit flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, and raspberry layered with herbal notes and undertones of vanilla and mocha Element: Water, Fire
Associations: Unity, Love, Passion, Self-Care, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sexuality, Sea Witchcraft, Water Magic
[Pinot Noir]
Tastes Like: Delicate and fresh, complex flavors that include cherry, raspberry, mushroom and forest floor, plus vanilla and baking spice when aged in French oak
Element: Earth, Air
Associations: Prosperity, Protection, Wealth, Success, Beauty, Passion, Glamours
[Shiraz]
Tastes Like: Hearty, spicy, black pepper, black currant, clove, blackberry, plum, leather, tar
Element: Fire, Earth
Associations: Wealth, Banishing, Divination, Tech Witchcraft, Comfort, Mystery, Secrets, Endings
[Zinfandel]
Tastes Like: Rich, zesty, raspberry, raisin, black cherry, blackberry, pepper Element: Earth
Associations: Growth, Wealth, Plant Magic, Vigor, Stamina, Happiness, Love, Healing, Versatility
WHITE WINE (In General)
Element: Air
Season: Summer
Associations: Joy, Happiness, Love, Relationships, Friendships, Endings, Success, Energy, Purification
[Chardonnay]
Tastes Like: Wider-bodied, light, velvety, apricot, mango, green apple, citrus, melon, vanilla
Element: Water
Associations: Peace, Emotions, Safety, Success, Happiness, Balance, Polarity, Purification, Mental Power/Abilities
[Moscato]
Tastes Like: Sweet, acidic, fruity, grapefruit, musk, citrus, apricot, rose, caramel Element: Air
Associations: Love, Mystery, Lust, Relationships, Fertility, Purity, Cleansing, Healing, Love Magic
[Pinot Grigio]
Tastes Like: Crisp, dry, fruity, peach, pear, acidic
Element: Air
Associations: Rebirth, Endings, New Beginnings, Happiness, Reality, Creativity, Longevity, Divination (especially open-ended, like tarot)
[Riesling]
Tastes Like: Steely, crisp, fresh, slightly sweet, pear, apple, peach, petrol, honey Element: Fire, Water
Associations: Energy, Movement, Growth, Rebirth, Love, Friendship, Attraction, Activity/Movement (dance, preparation, cleansing, etc)
[Sauvignon Blanc]
Tastes Like: Herbal, grass, bell pepper, green apple, lime, gooseberry, jalapeno, melon, mango, black currant, passionfruit, peach
Element: Air, Earth
Associations: Love, Peace, Friendship, Companionship, Arts, Healing, Happiness, Joy, Spirit Work
ROSÉ WINE (In General)
Element: Air
Season: Spring
Associations: Beginnings, Happiness, Excitement, friendship, New Romance, Love, passion, Playfulness, Relaxation, Luck
SPARKLING WINE
Element: Fire
Season: Summer
Associations: Success, Completion, Celebration, Wealth, Opportunity, Setting Things in Motion, prosperity, space Witchcraft, Weather Magic, Adding a “Spark”