Marisco

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on January 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I just saw these amazing labels over on The Ministry of Type. I’m not a drinker, but I would buy Marisco just for the calligraphy on the labels. Each name in The King Series is preceded by the words “The Kings” and by it’s neatly crafted name of Bastard, Thorn, Wrath, Favour, and Sticky End. A great story to go with wine, intriguing and smart. After being helicoptered out to the island to photograph and research my client’s... Read More

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Mash

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on September 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Amazing results from Mash, an Australian branding agency for AB&D (Alpha Box & Dice). This is a great case where the branding efforts have been fully incorporated with the birth of a new company. Each wine unique like a film project, 26 letters, 26 stories all interconnected. Available now ABCD&F – What will surely be a collectors item. Apostle, Blood of Jupiter, Changing Lanes, Dead Winemakers Society, Fog.  Read More

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Floored

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on December 4, 2008 · 1 Comment 

floor I love this new flooring that has the appearance of recycled wood. I love the reused look on just about anything (almost). It’s a laminate, strips-format that uses an automatic-click system. Titled Wine & Fruits, it’s available on Parador.  Read More

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Wine for Wednesday

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on November 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

msv I love the identity and packaging for Martha Stewart Vintage wine. I first saw this while searching on her website for craft items but this was well worth it! Merlot Chardonnay Cabernet Although I can’t say I love how the V is shoved in between the M and the S, but it it works in the end. I’m going to see if I can buy it at my local wine & spirits store to get a closer look at those labels!  Read More

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Get back Jaqk!

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on October 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Pearl Jaqk Cellars is the child of Hatch, a design company from the San Francisco area. They’ve taken the love of the wine experience and combined it with the love of the casino into one brand new company. Jaqk The branding has a cohesive look yet each bottle expresses it’s individuality with carefully selected illustration and type. Jaqk bottles I for one, can’t wait to try the wine (white please!) and hope that this new brand’s... Read More

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Vintage Labels

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on October 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Veuve Clicquot Over at NotCot.org, there’s a nice article showing some labels from Veuve Clicquot in Reims. The most interesting part of their tour was viewing the evolution of the wine labels. Does anyone know what typeface those numbers are on the spines? Gorgeous! Veuve Clicquot Visit NotCot.org for the full story and more images!  Read More

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