Instead of focusing on one particular winery, I wanted to put together a few gorgeous labels I have seen in the past twenty or so years of being in the wine trade. The impetus for this wasthis: earlier today I saw a bottle of Molleydooker Shiraz from Australia. The label was witty and eye-catching. Here it is.

Of course, there have been a number of wineries have taken label art of a whole new level. The label as art goes back to Chateau Mouton Rothschild’s new artist for each vintage beginning with the famous “V” for victory 1945 label. This idea was followed up in the 1975 with Kenwoood Winery in Sonoma.

Some of my more recent favorites are Owen Roe, Orin Swift, Sine Qua Non, and Bonny Doone. So here are some of the labels, in no particular order.

Sine Qua Non Syrah = Supernatural layers of fruit, complexity, spice, spirit world.

If there is a wine and / or wine label you are crazy about, leave a comment at the top. Hey, post a picture if you want.

Of course, what’s even more important is what’s inside. Share a great bottle of wine with friends this weekend. Cheers.

Happy Holidays.

James

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