Two bottles, two vintages. A Vintage 1996 and a Oenothèque 1996, both contained in one handsome case.
Source :: www.luxist.com
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Before Sparkling Experience
Brussels based Stoëmp Studio designed the brand identity, custom typography and packaging for Before.
Source :: Lovely Package
Entente
“Marisco Vineyards have had a long-standing relationship with international fashion designer Trelise Cooper, sponsoring many of her fashion shows etc. As a result of that friendship and business partnership an opportunity came up to involve Trelise in the design for a limited release wine. I was engaged to create the design and artwork for the brand, being briefed by Trelise, who offered her ideas and inspirations. With her strong affinity for all things French and antique, the brand needed to represent Trelise in its style and elegance.
Using the concept of ‘Harmony’ as a base, in terms of the harmonious combination of wine varieties (Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling), and the harmonious relationship between the two company brands, its French synonym ‘Entente’ was chosen – symbolising the coming together – or accord between the two parties. Growing on the concept of ‘harmony’ I found some antique sheet music which became the basis for the label design, elements of which were totally reworked in pen and ink – creating a beautifully elegant, timeless and delicate design.”
Design by Christopher David Thompson & Trelise Cooper.
Source :: Lovely Package
Mr Mundy
“Not too far from Tooborac village (across the gully and beyond the ridge), a Mr Mundy had a plan: a quest for gold to feed his clan. But one fateful day there was a terrible brawl, that challenged the propriety of his sparkling haul. For Mr Mundy there was no doubt, that golden bounty was his to tout. So amongst the scuffle and vicious dissent, he unloaded a weapon that made clear his intent. He put it to use and maimed his foe, then plunged it in the cork of a delicious merlot. Vibrant fruit, chocolate, spice, and a wonderful hue, it enveloped his palate as he savoured his coup.”
Design by Swear Words | Source :: Lovely Package
3 Tales Wine Packaging
“Wine brand created for Marisco Vineyards – in partnership with DeBortoli Wines of Australia. Two winemakers who went through Roseworthy College oenological studies together later become hugely respected winemakers in their own respective rights, and got together to create a wine brand for the Australian market – utilising New Zealand’s premium Sauvignon Blanc.
First things first was to come up with a name to represent the partnership and the brand – 3 Tales was the solution – meaning the 3 stories involved; Brent Marris (NZ Winemaker) + Darren DeBortoli (Aust Winemaker) + the wine itself = 3 Tales.
The brand was designed to be aimed at a design-savvy – ‘young-ish’, mostly female crowd, it’s a party wine that you would be happy taking to a dinner with friends.
The design utilises a strong graphic pattern that is reminiscent of geometric vineyard plantings but also has a psychological ‘pull-factor’ created by the patterning… it uses an optical illusion to capture attention! The graphic pattern creates ‘dots’ in the negative spaces between the ‘squares’ when you look at it, the bright metallic ink contrasts strongly with the dense black of the hand drawn logo, so the overall result is one quite unusual for a wine brand – but very effective!”
Design by Christopher David Thompson | Source :: Lovely Package
Design Firm Unveils Chilean Miner-Themed Wine
The British design firm Unreal is giving clients a curious Christmas gift this year: in-house designed, limited-run bottles of “Chilean Winers." As in Chilean miners. As in the guys who spent 69 days trapped in a mineshaft surviving on protein shakes and nicotine patches. Well… It's better than fruitcake!
Source :: www.fastcodesign.com
California-Themed Wine Bars To Open Across Asia
I've mentioned the growing hunger for French wine in Asia but California wine hasn't caught on quite as strongly yet. That could change with the launch of California Vintage, a new chain of California-themed wine bars that will open in Asia starting in the Central neighborhood in Hong Kong in January.
Decanter reports that the backers of the project are 22 California 'partner' wineries and a Hong Kong-based importer. The bar will offer 80 wines by the glass and all wines will come from the partner wineries including Fritz, Hope, Peachy Canyon and Tierra Roja. The wineries are all small, family-owned boutique wineries.
California Vintage plans to open 20 outlets across Asia in the next five years in Hong Kong as well as China, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
By Deidre Woollard | Source :: www.luxist.com
Parducci’s True Grit Wine
Parducci Winery in Mendocino county has been making True Grit Petite Sirah wine for a while but the wine is getting new attention because of the upcoming Ethan and Joel Coen remake of the John Wayne classic Western, True Grit. The wine got its Hollywood turn last week. Wine Spectator reports that Parducci partner Tim Thornhill poured the wine at the cast screening of the movie and that Paramount purchased 100 extra bottles for distribution to their media contacts.
The wine got its name before the new movie but does takes its name from the original. As the story goes, several years ago a publicist dubbed the wine a "John Wayne among reds." The True Grit label shows a worn pair of boots with spurs. The latest vintage (2007) is available on the winery website for $19.99 a bottle. It's described as having aromas of ripe fruit, white pepper and vanilla with blackberry, dark chocolate, pepper and caramel flavors.
By Deidre Woollard | Source :: www.luxist.com
Sommelier Fine Wines
old world, new world: The Sommelier appears as a character plucked from a 1900s french wine poster, whilst his contemporary counterparts use a more modern approach to show the wine’s character.
Design by :: d.studio brand design | Source :: Packaging of the World
Marcelino Wines
The exquisite grapes in this sumptuous wine are organically grown in the famous mountain ranges of the Bekaa Valley. It is here where the combination of high altitude, clean mountain air and warm sunshine all year round yield our signature varietal.
The essence of the Saint Marcelino wine is brought to life from its' traditional process by maturing the wine with esteemed oak barrels in the mountains of the Bcharre Caves. The Saint Marcelino wine is alive and will grow in quality with time.
Branding & packaging developed by Jason Twist Inc.
Source :: Packaging of the World.