The 2023 PACKWINE Forum & Expo is now live at www.packwine.com.au. PACKWINE topics under discussion include: Rethinking glass wine bottles and recycling – SAWIA; EU wine label requirements for 2023 – Scantrust; Creating cleaner, taint-free natural corks – Amorim; Rolling out a recycling label for wine industry – APCO and Accolade; Labelling wines without labels – Fourth Waves
Mission Estate were searching for a unique way to present their Huchet wines that not only mirrored the quality of the wine, but paid tribute to their legacy. “Everything in the wine is reflected in the packaging,” said Peter Holley, chief executive officer at Mission Estate. “Total commitment to detail, style, and sensual satisfaction.” Designed
Fernfield Wines The Wayward Girl Photo: Scott and Rebecca Barr of Fernfield Wines (left) and designer Amy Herman (right) with the ‘Wayward Girl’ painting The Wayward Girl is inspired by the cottage at Fernfield Wines’ cellar door. Built in 1856, the cottage was used as a home for ‘wayward’ city girls. Each vintage, Fernfield
Alexander Hill range Photo: The team at Design Energy (left-right) Bella Goodwin-Galea, Rose Williams, Trish Dunstone and Lucas Shaw Design Energy, the Melbourne team behind the label redesign of Alexander Hill say they are rapt at the reception of the new label. “Not only are we happy with the result, and we’re proud of the
Drury Lane Estate Wines 2022 series Photo: Alexandra Scott The silhouette of the dog that appears on the Drury Lane label is a nod to co-founder Alexandra Scott’s heritage. Scott explained that they chose a whippet for the silhouette because it was the same breed as the dog that featured on the family
Wild Estate “The W” ultra-premium gift box set Photo: The Wild Estate Team The design for ‘The W’ aimed for subtle style over loud and bright designs, and incorporates a dragon skin effect to the tactile label. Managing director Keryn Matthews said luxury lies “not only the look, but also the textures”. “The design was
Greenskin Wine Red Medley Pack Photo: Kim McKee and Mike Davies Greenskin Wine focused on three key elements when developing their brand: the quality of the wine, the practicality of the pouch and the sustainability of the packaging. The pouch is compact, lightweight, tough and chills quickly. “People love it because they want to drink
Global wine brands are navigating new labelling requirements for wine sold in the EU starting in 2023. We walk you through the key steps to compliance using QR codes and digital labels. New EU wine labelling rules state that wines produced and labelled after 8 December, 2023 must disclose ingredients, nutritional information, and other details either
A guide for wineries and exporters by Nathan Anderson New EU wine label requirements will start to be enforced from 8 December, 2023. A new document, C(2023)3257, published 30 May, 2023 includes new requirements and clarifications relevant to winemakers selling in the EU. In this second instalment of his series explaining the new labelling requirements,
A guide for wineries and exporters Starting in December this year, wine sold in the EU must display new ingredient and nutrition information. This guide, by Scantrust co-founder and CEO Nathan Anderson, explains what is required and options for compliance, including QR codes. Starting December 8, 2023, any wine sold in the EU