Wine Labels | Graphic Research with a Bonus

Written by Andrew Payne on May 10, 2010
Design, Food

Broadside and Hansom- both California Cabernet

When shopping for a bottle of wine, why not kill two birds with one stone? You’re there in search of a little vino, perusing the racks filled with hundreds of bottles with beautifully designed labels, you’re most likely carrying your phone/camera- so, voila- instant research opportunity (As long as the shopkeeper doesn’t mind). The nice gentleman at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco, NY was very happy to share the floor while I snapped pictures.

The Prisoner Cabernet (Delicious) and Zin 91 Zinfandel- both California

Sledgehammer Zinfandel and Paso Creek Cabernet- both California

Cannonball Cabernet and Mirth Chardonnay- both California

Some Italian Whites: Arbazia di Novacella, Soave Pieropan, and Cantina Zaccagnini

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse- France

Los Vascos Chilean Cabernet- very good and crazy value

French Red- Les Baux de Provence Mas De Gourgonnier

Layer Cake – South Australian Shiraz

Labrusca Lini 910- a little Italian bubbly

Francis Coppola Claret and Chardonnay- California. Not the most amazing labels, but Mr. Coppola made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.

Berardenza and Ruffino Chianti Classico- Italian

Langhe Barbaresco and Not Sure Of The Winery Barbaresco- Italian

Frascati- Italian White

Tags: Barbaresco, Berardenza, Broadside Cabernet, Cannonball Cabernet, Francis Ford Coppola, Frascati, Hansom Cabernet, Layer Cake, Los Vascos, Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse, Mirth Chardonnay, Paso Creek, Ruffino Chianti Classico, Sledgehammer Zinfandel, South Australian Shiraz, The Prizoner Cabernet, Zin 91

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Andrew Payne

May 11, 2010 at 6:36 am

That’s probably the idea with some of these- I guess its cheaper to upgrade the label than to upgrade the entire vineyard
Mel Reyes

May 11, 2010 at 12:17 am

Those designs are sweet. As you know, many times packaging is just as important as the contents. I can see how these would sell even if they were horrible. Thanks.
Andrew Payne

May 10, 2010 at 10:20 pm

Right you are my brother! Sometimes I’m VERY wrong, but I often assume that the wine can’t be too bad if the winery put some effort into their labeling. Checking out your wine list at http://www.isabellasitalian.com Looks like I missed some good bottles in my post. Your menu looks fantastic too!
Andrew Barauskas

May 10, 2010 at 9:30 pm

Now you’re talking my language – vino! Great shots of a lot of great wine bottles. We carry many of the bottles in your photos so I must be a sucker for good labels. A good label does not always mean good juice is in the bottle, but it certainly helps it get off the shelf.