Rock Out With Your Cork Out

Wine labels created with the rocker/wine enthusiast in mind?! Sure! Why not rock out with your cork out? Although I have not personally tasted these wines, the labels sure caught my attention. The Rolling Stones "Forty Licks", Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and Woodstock poster embellish the labels of these new wines. The initial wine tasting occurred at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 25th Anniversary. Taste them for yourself and write back with your opinion. The title of this post is a link to the company's website.

Sort This Out Cellars

Rich reviews 3 labels created by Jeff Munsey at Sort This Out Cellars. Labels were submitted by Felicia Alvarez. Follow them on twitter @stoc and @winefinesse. The title to this post is a link to their site, so check it out for more of their really cool labels! Labels reviewed in this episode include Zin City, Rockabilly Red and Vino Nostra. Thanks to the whole crew at Sort This Out Cellars for their submission.

My Murphy Goode Video Application

A Better Murphy Goode Video Application from Richard Ritter on Vimeo.

episode 3: Big Tattoo White

winelabelreview episode 3: Big Tattoo White from Richard Ritter on Vimeo.

Host Richard Ritter makes his suggestion for a wine for Mother's Day.

Who puts the wine in swine?

We NOW know who had the first case of Swine Flu, what the Swine Flu is, where the Swine Flu began, when the Swine Flu first broke out and why it keeps spreading ... but how is the Swine Flu affecting the wine industry??? To tell you the truth, I really don't know, but I thought the wine world should be included in the media blitz somehow. So, for entertainment purposes only I now give you a small collection of wine labels that feature adorable little piggies.




I found this image (at left) on the net. It was a trial project for Fyffe Family Vineyards.













































These labels are pretty comical. My favorites are "Flying Pig" and "Pig in the House". I wonder if the sale of these wines is being affected by the Swine Flu, I can't truthfully believe it is. I tried to find a wine with an "S" on the label (for swine) but had no luck. The only wines I think might be affected by the Swine Flu may be ones that state, "...pairs well with pork."
I've had the El Jamon Tempernillo before and remember it being pretty good. I think I'll enjoy another bottle of it for #winewednesday on Twitter today!

winelabelreview Video Blog #2: Stephen Hall/Fulcrum Wines

winelabelreview Video Blog #2 from Richard Ritter on Vimeo.

Artisit Stephen Hall talks about his art career and his involvement in the creation of the label for Fulcrum Wines. You can see more of Stephen's work at http://www.stephenhallart.com, and you can check out the wines from Fulcrum at http://www.fulcrumwines.com. Be sure to contact Stephen via his site and tell him how much you enjoy his artwork. You can request pricing on his pieces as well. Fulcrum Wines are available by mailing list and in select restaurants only. Join their mailing list via the website.

Video Episode 1 Stags Leap Vineyards

Rich explains the meaning behind the Stags Leap name and gives you information on the artist who created the label artwork.
winelabelreview episode 1: Stags Leap from Richard Ritter on Vimeo.

LOOK! The opening clip for upcoming episodes!

winelabelreview intro from Richard Ritter on Vimeo.

This is the intro for upcoming video episodes on this blog. I am looking for suggestions for the first couple of labels I review. Submit your choices in the comments below.

The labels stay where they are in NY.

New York wine shops and liquor stores were awaiting the news on whether or not there would be legislative action to allow super markets and other establishments that sell beer, to include wine to their list as another sellable item. News came today that the answer is no. The proposed bill would have raised millions in state revenue to help alleviate the state deficit. Instead, only wine shops and liquor stores will be allowed to sell wine in NY. Wineries in the state were happy to hear the news as well.

Blog #1 - The Beginning

Our blog is coming, please be patient. Check back frequently to find out.

In the meantime please answer our first question:
"Does the LABEL on a bottle of wine influence your purchase?" Please include your opinions and any stories you have about how a LABEL influenced you. I look forward to seeing them and responding to your posts.