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  • Writer's pictureTessa May Marr

14 Wines with Cool Labels


wines with cool labels

“Never judge a book by it’s cover."

Marketers and experienced business people know that whether or not this is “good advice” this is not the reality of how people make decisions. Especially when it comes to wine. Nearly 25 million litres of wine are consumed every year in this world and according to statistics, 100% of purchasers consider the labels and branding of wine very or somewhat important to their decision making. That is a shocking statistic. I even went a step further and polled my own social network and had a tonne of memorable labels that caused them to pull the bottle off the shelf.

You know what this means? Branding matters. So make sure you put a little effort into it, people!

Charles Smith

These labels always stand out for me personally. The black and white, cartoon-like graphics and unique and memorable names always beg me to buy.

wines with cool labels charles smith

Vibrant Vines

Fun fact: When you visit the vineyard, you actually get 3D glasses to wear that really make the labels pop.

wines with cool labels vibrant wine

Laughing Stock

Those are stock prices from the day the wine was picked. How cool is that?

wines with cool labels laughing stock

Big House Wine Co.

This winery plays to their nearness to a local California prison. This is the "tough guy"'s first choice, I'm sure, or any man for that batter. (The guy who recommended this one to me has a truly impressive moustache.)

wines with cool labels big house wine

Longue Dog

This is just cute. Everyone loves animals!

wines with cool labels longue dog

Blasted Church

This was the most recommended by my personal network and I'm happy to say it's a local BC wine (yay pride!) and the first vineyard I personally ever visited. It's artwork is truly unique and interesting.

wines with cool labels blasted church

Church & State Winery

Resembling greeting cards, these wines say it for you! I personally love the super cute phrases.

wines with cool labels church & state sassy

Michael David's Freakshow Wine

Because there's a little freak in all of us, and with the right amount of wine, we might just let it out.

wines with cool labels freakshow

Some Young Punks

“We carry these wines in our store and they are an always popular choice. They always catch the attention of the browsing wino... looking to try something new. The best part with these ones is, they are great quality wines as well, so people always come back for more. ” - Savannah Vine, Chalk & Cheese Bottle Shop, Brisbane, Australia

wines with cool labels some young punks

Bonitas Winery

These labels are prints of the winemaker’s daughters’ artwork and she gets a cut of every bottle sold.

wines with cool labels bonitas

Jauma Wine

More beautiful artwork, especially appealing to ladies. Guys, consider serving this on your next date night? Impress her with art and wine!

wines with cool labels jauma

Beloved Wine

The artwork here is a little edgy and totally eye-catching. Drinking a wine with a scull on the bottle just makes you feel bad ass.

wines with cool labels beloved

Foreplay Wine

There are a number of wineries out there whose branding plays to the sexier side of things. Why not pair it with a sexy evening?

wines with cool labels foreplay

Bitch

This one came highly recommended by a few of the women in my personal network. You might assume this would be offensive to women, but instead, they find it funny and empowering. But guys, might not be a great idea to give to your wife.

wines with cool labels bitch sassy

And for those beer drinkers out there… have you heard of Brewdog? This would be a pretty unforgettable beer, I'd say.

wines beer with cool labels

Now, as an avid wino myself (and one with very passionate wino friends in my social network), I feel it is only right to provide this all too important disclaimer: Just because a wine has a fabulous label, does not mean what’s inside is worth your taste buds or money. But hey, if you don’t have the time, energy or desire to take a wine tasting course and study up on the intricacies of your favourite grape juice, don’t fret. Worst case scenario… just keep shopping and tasting, until you find one that dazzles with, not only fabulous branding, but delicious insides.

And a very important note for all wine makers: Yes, put some time and effort into your branding. It undoubtably will make a difference! But please, for all of your dedicated customers, please—put just as much effort into the wine you bottle up in it.

Cheers everyone! Thanks for tuning in. (I'll admit, this was a fun one to write.)

And special shout out to everyone who helped with the "research" for this piece!

Tell me... what are your favourite wine labels out there?

#branding #wine #marketing #design

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