Blood Vintage is a seductive folk horror, disorienting in the best of ways and always ready to pull the rug out from under you. It’s not a slasher story, but something far more beguiling.
A tight, tense rhythm underlies the Standing Stones Vineyard, as the vines are tended in the turning of the year. The days and weeks escalate the story like a clockwork toy ready to release. And with it, Rebecca, an architect wanting to work with nature rather than against it, is drawn further in, committing deeply not only to producing the ideal design for the vineyard’s expansion, but creating the perfect vintage: the Horned God’s share.
But to create something so perfect, coveted by many, takes sacrifice. Hard work, definitely, but other interpretations might also apply. I’ll leave that to your imagination. Yes, there may be a little blood, but there’s also a lot of mystery, some super characters, a stunning stetting and, oh, maybe a little more blood.
The folk drawn to the vineyard are an intriguing mix. I fell in love with one of the characters. They were damn convincing, not to mention supportive and comforting. I believed in them and was ready to pack my bags and move there, taking my turn with the vines and maybe more macabre activities!
All in all, this is a pacy story. It had me turning the pages, fascinated with the wine making, the labyrinth of vines and the dedication of all involved. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
