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Dec
31
The Flying Pig Wine
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Clever design from Philip Skinner. I love the simplicity of it, and the nice use of white space.
By Andrew Gibbs. Source : thedieline
Dec
30
Saddler’s Creek Wines
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Beautiful typographic designs for Saddler’s Creek Wines from Swedish designer Daniel Eek.
By Barry Duncan. Source : thedieline
Dec
29
Wild Rock Wine
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New packaging from New Zealand based Tardis:
"When one of New Zealand’s most well regarded wine producers sets out to create an affordable yet distinctive wine range one can be sure the results will be rock solid. Wild Rock benefits from the experience and reputation at Craggy Range while maintaining its own character – like New Zealand its position on the edge of the edge – pushing boundaries and embracing challenge. The Wildrock range can be found instore at selected retailers and restaurants and can be viewed at www.wildrockwine.co.nz
The inspiration behind the label was a “postcard from the edge” creating a window into New Zealand. This unique and textured brand story has been created while celebrating the diversity and endurance of our landscape."
By Andrew Gibbs. Source : thedieline
Dec
28
Duffy & Partners Holiday Wine
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Every year Duffy & Partners comes out with a new wine bottle design to send out to their clients and friends for the holiday season. This year’s design is above. Previous designs can be seen here. I was curious as to why it was 0% alcohol:
"This is where Duffy’s creative process takes place. It’s a non alcoholic wine and many states prohibit the mailing of alcohol via the postal or other shipping services. However, since it is not an alcoholic spirit, Duffy has been able to ship their beautifully designed wine bottles to their clients all over the world."
Beautiful design!
By Andrew Gibbs. Source : thedieline
Dec
27
Luxury Barrels For Aging Wine
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Swarovski crystals have now even come to the world of wine making. In addition to being stuck on the bottles, now you can buy then in the shape of a Swarovski crystal bung, the stopper on top of a new luxury limited edition wine barrel from French cooperage Radoux. The luxury X-Blend barrel is made from French oak from a selected secret forest and the oak’s toast is determined by the buyer. The barrel also has leather strips that overlay the metal hoops.
It was displayed at the Vinitech wine equipment and technology show in Bordeaux and sells for 1200 euros which is double the price of a normal barrel. A maximum of 100 will be made each year and Decanter reports that 20 were sold at Vinitech. I’m not sure what they would be used for, for display or perhaps to create some ultra-pricey vintage. While I respect the art of the cooper and great barrels are important in producing some great wines, the crystallized bung seems like overkill to me.
By Deidre Woollard. Source : www.luxist.com
