Author Archives: Mike Carter

Principe de Viana Edicion Limitada

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[T]he ini­tial ap­proach to the de­vel­op­ment of this de­sign is based on a fun­da­men­tal premise: dif­fer­en­ti­a­tion. The idea was to give a prod­uct which stands out from the rest of the range wines Prince of Viana. There are three ax­es around which re­volves the de­sign of this Lim­it­ed Edi­tion: an or­gan­ic dec­o­ra­tion which is re­peat­ed as a pat­tern, a cen­tral vin­tage ban­ner and a monochro­mat­ic scheme.

Design by Comunicacion Visual | Source :: Packaging of the World

El Libertador

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[B]rand and design in homage to the Great Liberator José de San Martín. The design is inspired by the letters, post and communication of that time.

From the lands of river Plate to Mendoza, from Santiago to genteel Lima, he went, planting laurels along the way in his triumphal journey, San Martín. San Martín, the lord of war, by secret choice of God, was great when the sun was shining on him, and even greater in the sunset. Great father of the Argentine people, greatest hero of freedom! Beneath his shadow the fatherland grows in virtue, in work, and in peace.

San Martín! San Martín! may your name, the honour and glory of the people of the South, assure for ever the fates of the fatherland enlightened by your light.

Design by Diego Ballester | Source :: Packaging of the World

Uncorking China’s Wine Market

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[A]lthough China's bustling metropolises and staid Bordeaux may seem worlds apart, the two are becoming increasingly intertwined. Indeed, China recently overtook the traditional strongholds of Germany and the United Kingdom to become Bordeaux's largest export destination. This transformation is particularly remarkable given the country's short history of mass wine consumption. Historically, beverages such as sorghum-based baijiu and beer have dominated Chinese alcohol consumption, with wine only recently gaining wide acceptance.

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Raise a Glass to the Free Market in Wine

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[T]he worldwide wine business is a good case study in free trade, given that there are many producers and few restrictions on commerce. In recent years, the cost of wine has reflected this generally free global market in two ways – one good and the other bad, as George M. Taber argues in this op-ed piece. Taber is the author of four books on wine. His latest is titled, A Toast to Bargain Wines: How innovators, iconoclasts, and winemaking revolutionaries are changing the way the world drinks.

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Alta Vista Rose

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[A]rda Kissoyan, has created a Japanese inspired design for Alta Vista Rosé: a Fork-tailed Flycatcher standing on the branch of a cherry blossom tree and a text which evokes the delicate and ancient art. The new label captures the spirit of the brand: freshness, elegance and originality.

This project had the collaboration of the illustrator Lorena Bretaña.

Design by Arda Kissoyan | Source :: Packaging of the World

1805

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[R]ooted in the same spirit of discovery as celebrated explorers, Lewis & Clark – and named for the year they first discovered Washington’s Columbia Valley – 1805 is an outstanding new wine from Washington’s Columbia Valley.

Drawing on the region’s rich heritage, the label design presents this significant date in a simple, elegant, yet contemporary manner, so as to connect with today’s consumers. The overlapping silver foil numerals are distinctively staged on a rich matte black background punctuated by the hand-drawn L&C monogram, honoring the two noteworthy explorers. It is also featured proudly on the capsules.

Recently launched at retail, the design is consistently presented across four varietals, including both red and white wines, so as to help build recognition for this newly innovated brand.

Design by Voicebox | Source :: Lovely Package