LABELS TO LOVE
GO AHEAD AND JUDGE THESE BOTTLES BY THEIR COVERS. THE ART OF WINE DOESN’T STOP AT WHAT’S INSIDE
THE BOTTLE. IN LIVERMORE VALLEY, THE CRAFT ALSO SHINES THROUGH ON THE LABELS.
1. WENTE VINEYARDS
Wente Vineyards selects one artist per vintage to grace the face of its Small
Lot Artist Series (reserved for club members). Featured here is artwork by
Bay Area artist Lisa Elley, who creates uplifting, textured and colorful landscapes
using her palette-knife technique. wentevineyards.com
2. RUBY HILL WINERY
Of all the cases of Peacock Patch Zinfandel produced at the Ruby Hill
Winery every year, only 12 bottles feature a full-color image of a peacock.
If you come across one, you will win a bus tour on Mello Cielo and experience
the history, art and science behind the vineyard’s award-winning
wines. rubyhillwinery.net
3. VASCO URBANO WINE COMPANY
Vasco Urbano Wine Company’s GSM Passport Series 2015 Coco Blanc features
an artful, X-marks-the-spot map indicating where the wine grapes
were sourced. (Coco stands for Contra Costa,
the East Bay county where the fruit was harvested.)
nottinghamcellars.com/vu
4. BIG WHITE HOUSE/JOHN EVAN CELLARS
For a departure from manicured lawns and
uptight fonts, the walls and labels of Big
White House and John Evan Cellars proudly
display the work of the winemaker’s sister,
Laura Marion. bigwhitehouse.com
5. DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS
Renowned vintner and professional artist
Darcie Kent captures the spirit and splendor
of Livermore Valley in her vivid and evocative
original labels. darciekentvineyards.com
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