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6 hours 24 min agoNovember 12, 2008
01:17
Luna Nuda
The Italian Luna Nuda (Naked Moon) wine project is the result of modern technology, which made it possible to design, print and launch the Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio and Chianti labels by a team based on three continents. Destined for the US market only, the label was designed by Fireworks Design based in South [...]
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November 11, 2008
01:14
Tall Horse
In 1824 the Sultan of Egypt bestowed a giraffe to the King of France as a gift of diplomacy. The giraffe, nicknamed Tall Horse by the thousands of Frenchman who lined the streets to witness the event of the giraffe travelling from the port of Marseilles to Paris, inspired the creation of the Tall [...]
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November 10, 2008
21:10
Wine Not?
A word play on one of the most commonly asked questions ‘Why Not?, the Wine Not wine label was designed with the intention of evoking an inquisitive response from the consumer. At an affordable price, this quality wine begs the question, why not? The question mark graphic on the front label is a die-cut revealing [...]
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November 9, 2008
08:39
Designer Showcase – Jordan Jelev
Jordan Jelev from Bulgaria has been designing wine labels for more than ten years. “In most of my wine labels you can see hand made calligraphy (digital or analogue) which is something like a personal style or signature – in the XXI century most of the designers use digital fonts, only a few do custom [...]
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November 4, 2008
01:15
Bollinger – The Champagne Of James Bond
On the occasion of the release of the new Bond film Quantum of Solace launches Bollinger of Bollinger & Collectors Bullet 007. The Bullet was designed by French designer Eric Berthès and includes a magnum bottle of Bollinger Grande Année 1999. The unique shape is inspired from bullet of the Walther PPK, the gun [...]
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November 3, 2008
01:15
Petit Coeur – Luxury Wine Glass
The Petit Coeur (meaning Little Heart) drinking glass is the latest creation of Etienne Menueau, a French designer who brought us a series of unusually-shaped carafes. This work of art is an abstract reinterpretation of the human heart, complete with its atriums, ventricles, and an aorta for a spout. The unique drinking glass is 20 cm [...]
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November 2, 2008
17:47
Moet & Chandon Midnight Gold Case
Moët & Chandon prepares to welcome 2009 with an amazing surprise : a new creation signed by talented French designer Camille Toupet. Midnight Gold is an Imperial Crude Moët & Chandon provided with a luxury and limited edition case. The Moët & Chandon Midnight Gold case is a case designed specifically to chill bottles of [...]
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October 29, 2008
01:15
If sex really sells, this should be gone in a jiffy!
This pretty much jumps off the screen (and the shelf?). This is from contributor Amber Fries, who said: “There are several ways this label can be construed, and none of them have much to do with the wine inside.” The wine is barely mentioned. If sex really sells, this may well prove it. View Source. Share [...]
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October 28, 2008
01:15
Wine & Dessert Mini-Bar
The Gorenje SmarTable: It’s a sleek, albeit fairly plain, dining table that turns into an all-inclusive wine and dessert mini-bar at the press of a button. Awesome. I think this is the perfect furniture/gadget for a sleek outdoor gathering on the patio — after dinner is finished and everybody is relaxed but too lazy [...]
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October 27, 2008
01:15
Playboy Launches High-End Wine Collection
Right on time for holiday giving, Playboy has come out with a line of wines. The wines are available by bottle or by a yearly subscription for $1,567 and include a limited run of up to 550 bottles per series; vineyards include Gargiulo Money Road Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Supery’s famed Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon, Schug Estate [...]
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October 26, 2008
01:15
Le Beast : Making French Wine Fun!
"Making French Wine Fun" is the underlying philosophy of Le Beast – the first brand from Clink! Wines Ltd. ‘Le Beast’ is based on the historic legend of La Bête du Gevaudan – a creature believed to be part man/part wolf that killed over 120 women and children in the Languedoc, between 1762 and [...]
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October 25, 2008
01:15
Arniston Bay Launches 1 Litre Tetra Pak
To further extend its range of environmentally friendly wine packaging, leading South African wine producer, Arniston Bay, is launching a one litre fully recyclable tetra pak. A lightweight alternative to glass bottles, the Arniston Bay tetra pak has a lower carbon footprint than wine in glass bottles with up to a third more cartons transported in [...]
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October 24, 2008
01:15
JAQK Wine
Beautiful new work from San Francisco based Hatch: JAQK Cellars is a new wine brand. One born of a long-time passion for great wine and a strong determination to inject a little fun into all aspects of life. Inspired by the Jack, Ace, Queen, and King in the deck of cards, JAQK Cellars is the playful [...]
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October 23, 2008
01:15
Night Harvest
Design by Deryk Lanier. View Portfolio. Share This
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October 22, 2008
01:15
Did The Brits Invent Bubbly?
For years the invention of Champagne has been attributed to Benedictine monk Dom Perignon, shown above. Now new research suggest that it was British scientist Christopher Merrett who first invented the process and bottle for making Champagne. The Daily Mail reports that Merrett used techniques from the cider industry to control the second fermentation which [...]
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October 21, 2008
01:15
Annika Sorenstam to Launch Pricey Syrah
Golfers and wine seem to be a natural match. Greg Norman, Ernie Els and Nick Faldo are just a few of the golfers with a label to their credit. Now the list swells to welcome one of the best female golfers to play the game, Annika Sorenstam. Sorenstam has been working with fifth generation Winemaker [...]
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October 20, 2008
01:15
Wines of Substance
This new range of wines by Wines of Substance from Washington, certainly standout with a modern & innovative website that has an unusual approach to wines. By Bronwen Edwards. Share This
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October 17, 2008
01:15
Wallace Church Wine
Riding high on a Graphis Award this year is this beautiful idea for a Christmas thanksgiving gift from Wallace Church. Really simple, sweet idea. By Bronwen Edwards. Share This
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October 16, 2008
01:15
Vine Parma Wine Packaging
Vine Parma wine bottle designs from the portfolio of Russian designer, Raya Ivanovskaya. I like a few things going on here. First of all, the color combination and finishes work really well and make for a striking presentation. Second, the illustrated ‘mask’ faces and ornate heiroglyphic-type bands at the bottom are both very intriguing. [...]
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October 15, 2008
01:15
Japanese Comic Book Sparks Wine Sales in Asia
The Japanese comic book “Kami no Shizuku” translates to “The Drops of God”. It’s the story of Shizuku Kanzaki, a wine enthusiast who is on a heroic quest to find the 12 best wines in the world. Described as “The Da Vinci Code” set in a Tokyo bar, the story is part mystery and [...]
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