The best South African wine labels for 2019
The annual Wine Label Design Awards, organised by the team from Winemag.co.za, took place on 13 March 2019 at Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
Categories included:
1. R80 a bottle or under
2. Over R80 a bottle
3. R500 a bottle and over
4. Labels forming a series
They were judged on:
– Originality of concept
– Execution
– Shelf appeal
– Effectiveness as a piece of communication
Judges for this year were:
Christian Eedes, editor of Winemag.co.za;
Rebecca Constable, specialist buyer for wine at Woolworths
Franck Dangereux, chef and co-owner of the Foodbarn at Noordhoek Farm Village
Sean Harrison, advisor to brand consultancy Graft
Carla Kreuser, independent graphic designer and illustrator.
A total of 83 entries were received, 30 of those receiving awards.
GRAND PRIX
The Wine Thief: Cape White Blend 2017, Chardonnay 2016, Chenin Blanc 2013, Pinot Noir 2014, Roussanne 2017 | Design firm: Studio Collective
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
Black Elephant Vintners & Co. The Honey Thief | Design firm: Trompe Le Monde
GOLD AWARDS
1. Single wine selling for R80 a bottle or under
Ben Wren Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc 2018 3L | Design firm: The Butcher’s Shop
2. Single wine selling for over R80 a bottle
Simonsig “50” Steen 2017 | Design firm: ALDC
3. Single wine selling for over R80 a bottle
Orpheus & The Raven Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2017 (The Vinoneers) | Design firm: Bravo Design
4. Single wine selling for over R500 a bottle
Plaisir de Merle Signature Blend 2012 | Design firm: Just Design
5. Wines in a series – no price constraints
Orpheus & The Raven: Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017, The Swansong Gewürztraminer 2016, No. 422017 (The Vinoneers) | Design firm: Bravo Design
6. Wines in a series – no price constraints
The Wine Thief: Cape White Blend 2017, Chardonnay 2016, Chenin Blanc 2013, Pinot Noir 2014, Roussanne 2017 | Design firm: Studio Collective
7. Wines in a series – no price constraints
Schultz Family Wines: Dungeons Cabernet Sauvginon 2016, Pepper Street Syrah 2017, Skeleton Bay Chenin Blanc 2018 | Design firm: Janneman Solms
HERE are all the winners from this year’s Wine Label Design Awards.
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