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Home Photos Label Galleries 2007 Label Contest Winners

Who says you can’t choose a wine based on the label? We certainly don’t! In fact each year we can’t wait to see the thousands of entries for the WineMaker label contest. Ranging from the simple, elegant and austere to the wild, wacky and whimsical, we had a great time choosing which would be this year’s best.

While the competition was certainly fierce (we loved them all!) we somehow narrowed it down to a Grand Prize winner with a love for all things Gorey (as in Edward), a goofy Gold-winning Gewürztraminer, a Silver from “St. Somewhere,” and a Bronze winner with a wild side. Congratulations to all! 

David and Nina Richter Seattle, Washington David and Nina named their 2005 blend of Cabernet, Cab Franc and Merlot as a tounge-in-cheek way of reflecting a wine that is “anything but” — since “plonk” is British slang for cheap wine. They based the label’s design and font on the work of “The Gashlycrumb Tinies“ by Edward Gorey. PRIZES: Gift certificate from Grape and Granary; Yeast coupons from White Labs, Inc.; Wine kit from Winexpert, Inc.; Wine kit from Lakeside Wines; Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply; Gift Certificate from Original Home Brew Outlet

Grand Prize
Aimee Demaret Vancouver, Washington Aimee says this label for her 2006 Gewürztraminer was designed for her husband Rick who is, “a dead ringer” for the bald, smiling cartoon man. PRIZES: Gift certificate from Bader Beer & Wine Supply, Inc.; Yakima Chardonnay wine kit from Cellar Craft International; Yeast coupons from White Labs, Inc.; Wine kit from Winexpert, Inc.; Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Gold
Brian Hoffmann Madison, Wisconsin Brian says he designed this label when his wife “finally” decided to make her own wine, which turned out to be tropical tasting. Named for a Jimmy Buffett song, St. Somewhere’s original artwork was inspired by the couple’s love of scuba diving since they are “always looking for a St. Somewhere of our very own.” PRIZES: Wine bottle tree from BrewCitySupplies.com; Yeast coupons from White Labs, Inc.; Wine kit from Winexpert, Inc.; Wine kit from Lakeside Wines; Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Silver
Romona Ellison Houston, Texas Ramona says her favorite inspirations for labels come from nature — especially animals, fish and flowers. We fell for her trio of pastel zebras, which she adapted from preexisting images, that reflect the wild feeling of South Africa. PRIZES: Gift certificate from Fine Vine Wines; Hat & T-shirt from White Labs, Inc.; Wine kit from Winexpert, Inc.; Corks and plastic spoons from The Flying Barrel; Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Bronze
Barbara Bentley Walnut Creek, California PRIZE: Refractometer from Grapestompers.com

Honorable Mention
J.J. Hutzenbiler Billings, Montana PRIZE: Gift certificate from Fine Vine Wines

Honorable Mention
Gerhard Weiner Paso Robles, California PRIZE: Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Honorable Mention
Chris Kalnick Newtown Square, Pennsylvania PRIZE: Gift certificate from Wine & Beer Emporium

Honorable Mention
Johanna Kraemer Calgary, Alberta PRIZE: Wine kit from Winexpert, Inc.

Honorable Mention
Tim Gerst Boynton Beach, Florida PRIZE: Sweatshirt from White Labs, Inc.

Honorable Mention
D.D. Smith Gold River, California PRIZE: Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Honorable Mention
Jean Kelly Seattle, Washington PRIZE: Hat & T-shirt from White Labs, Inc.

Honorable Mention
Kendall Pavan Acton, Massachusetts PRIZE: Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Honorable Mention
Malcolm McQueen San Antonio, Texas PRIZE: Gift certificate from Fine Vine Wines

Honorable Mention
Michelle Rasmussen Cleveland, Ohio PRIZE: Bottle drying tree from The Pumphouse

Honorable Mention
Stephan Dalyai Playa Vista, California PRIZE: Gift certificate from Fine Vine Wines

Honorable Mention
Mark Bequette Sequim, Washington PRIZE: Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Honorable Mention
Laraine Willkie Bellingham, Washington PRIZE: Gift certificate from Bader Beer & Wine Supply, Inc.

Honorable Mention
Martha Adams Sodus, New York PRIZE: Gift certificate from Quality Wine and Ale Supply

Honorable Mention
Michael Kozak Aston, Pennsylvania PRIZE: Gilda hand corker from Rubino’s Homemade Wine & Beer Supply

Honorable Mention
Shane Morris Dearborn, Michigan PRIZE: Gift certificate from Harrington Press & Winemaking & Homebrew Supplies

Honorable Mention
Mike Morrissey Valley City, North Dakota PRIZE: Gift certificate from High Gravity Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies

Honorable Mention


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