NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This Halloween, 19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences are expanding their limited-edition Universal Monsters collection with the debut of The Wolf Man, the latest collectible bottle in the lineup.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the annual collection has become a Halloween tradition for fans of horror, pop culture, and wine alike. This year’s release introduces The Wolf Man for the first time, joining returning favorites Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Mummy in a global collection with varied availability across select markets in North America, EMEA, Asia and Australia.
These highly collectible wines feature glow-in-the-dark labels and interactive augmented reality (AR) experiences that bring Universal Pictures’ iconic monsters to life. Together, they create the ultimate pour for Halloween gatherings and Universal Monsters fans worldwide.
“Every Halloween, our fans ask which monster is coming next, and after three successful years, we’re excited to answer that question with the arrival of The Wolf Man,” said Jon Solimando, Global Director, 19 Crimes. “The Universal Monsters collection has become one of our most anticipated annual releases, giving fans a collectible way to celebrate the Halloween season while bringing together iconic storytelling and the rebellious spirit of 19 Crimes.”
Inspired by the iconic character from Universal Pictures that has captivated audiences for generations, The Wolf Man joins the crew of rebellious rogues that have made 19 Crimes infamous, proving that some rules are simply made to be broken. The bottle contains a full-bodied Australian Red Blend with notes of blackberry, chocolate and spice, delivering a rich finish worthy of its legendary namesake.
The 19 Crimes x Universal Monsters Collection can be found at participating retailers across the globe, while supplies last. For more information follow 19 Crimes on social media @19Crimes, or visit 19Crimes.com.
ABOUT 19 CRIMES
19 Crimes turned convicts into colonists. In 18th-century Britain, criminals guilty of at least one of the 19 crimes were sentenced to live in Australia rather than death. For the rough-hewn prisoners who made it to shore, a new world awaited. As pioneers in a frontier penal colony, 19 Crimes wines celebrate the rebellious spirit of the more than 160,000 exiled men and women who forged a new culture and national identity in Australia. Today, 19 Crimes continues to embody that spirit through partnerships with modern-day creators and cultural icons.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL MONSTERS
During the golden age of Hollywood, Universal Pictures brought the legends of the horror genre to life in its classic monster films. The legacies of Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, Phantom of the Opera, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde endure to this day as the original icons whose stories symbolize the misunderstood, the outsider, and the misfit. This Universal Monsters capsule collection features the artwork of renowned creature designer and art director Crash McCreery, whose vision brings a contemporary spin to these classic characters.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.
19 Crimes Press Contact:
Mariel Dozier
Associate Manager, Strategic Communications
Mariel.Dozier@tweglobal.com
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