tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post8720412822152050633..comments2009-04-06T11:17:15.019-07:00Prime Napa Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13582410298046571234noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-6824527856649889792009-04-06T11:17:00.000-07:002009-04-06T11:17:00.000-07:00I'm a little late in the game here, but I like option 1 because it's kind of the opposite of the cabernet label, as long as the Napa Valley is readable in gold. But they're both great, so you can't go wrong!Heather Olahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-55527815205282502562009-03-31T09:44:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:44:00.000-07:00Thank you to all for the great comments! We are going over the suggestions (and artwork-thanks Jeff) and tweaking the colors to see what looks best on the bottle. We will post the result ASAP.Tedhttp://primenapa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-22802405110527859102009-03-29T06:55:00.000-07:002009-03-29T06:55:00.000-07:00Option one is a faster pull in my book! The label on the bottle to the left has red in it and I think if you swap the red for the yellow, you have a winner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-9408497690919489282009-03-28T08:11:00.000-07:002009-03-28T08:11:00.000-07:00I like option 2. I would make chardonnay bigger and bolder so that you can see the yellow. I think you want it to pop and be really readable! Good luck with the lastest wine! <BR/>Can't wait to try it!Maureen Theunissennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-37515315376133590282009-03-27T16:43:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:43:00.000-07:00Like the dark with white writing because I'm pulled to the word, but mostly to what is inside.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10413415819504386845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-45127864683091802152009-03-25T19:20:00.000-07:002009-03-25T19:20:00.000-07:00I keep changing my mind, but at the moment I vote for #2. Hard to tell without seeing it on the bottle tho'!Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18004647256853035953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-56168915397754499232009-03-25T11:19:00.000-07:002009-03-25T11:19:00.000-07:00Okay. As with many things, a mockup is always a good idea. Does <A HREF="http://ahsvideopro.com/prime_cellars/prime_bottles.jpg" REL="nofollow">this</A> change anyone's mind? It changes mine, for sure. It turns out that the label itself looks dirty in #1, even though the logo is brighter. Where did the grey color come from? Is that up for debate? Really, I think you should have people hand-paint the white stripe on the bottles. Ooh, and then you can have hand-dipped wax capsules. And sign each bottle...Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03560831968676550139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-66556699171822180132009-03-25T10:01:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:01:00.000-07:00I like #1 as well. Taking Jeff's comment a bit further, The Chard bottle when filled is going to be a light(er) color so with option #1 you have a contrast of light bottle/dark border/light panel. That would be the inverse of the Cab (dark/light/dark). Option #2 gives you a light bottle/light border dark panel which may look a bit weird. <BR/><BR/>Science nerds represent.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417361190047261682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-23527693367856492932009-03-25T09:53:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:53:00.000-07:00Now that you have a second wine, you need to consider how they "family." Traditionally, labels with dark borders (or labels that are predominantly dark) are for red wines and vice-versa for white wines. Which is to say, your Cabernet should have Option 1 and your Chardonnay option 2.<BR/><BR/>Maybe what is done traditionally is of no interest to you. That's perfectly fine. The larger question is: What are you trying to communicate? If by "Prime" you are trying to suggest a certain level of quality, then neither label does the trick. Your wine club name plays off of prime numbers. If that's the direction, these labels don't seem to follow. <BR/><BR/>If Prime is more than a hobby and you anticipate making more wine and seeking wider distribution, you need a tighter story. One that is reflected in your label.Fredhttp://www.fred-co.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-79576784568190871772009-03-25T09:39:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:39:00.000-07:00I like the fact the "math nerds" and "print nerds" have come out to comment. These are great comments, thanks to everyone!Tedhttp://www.primenapa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-7493460879297489192009-03-25T09:10:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:10:00.000-07:00Option 1. I like the inverse, and to be consistent you should also call the Chard "Composite" instead of "Prime". Hehe.Kiptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01911018965522556474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-40091186297531659472009-03-25T09:02:00.000-07:002009-03-25T09:02:00.000-07:00Perhaps I should say why. I think the word "Prime" stands out far better on option 1. It really grabs my attention. And I like that it's the inverse of the cab label.Rebecca LaCountnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-16407301727073038522009-03-25T08:58:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:58:00.000-07:00I like option 1.Rebecca LaCountnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-38948208632833252502009-03-25T08:15:00.001-07:002009-03-25T08:15:00.001-07:00If I had to guess, I would say people are picking Option #2 because it is more readable. In that respect, I agree with print nerd Melissa: yellow text on white background is an impossible combination. But I like the IDEA of Option #1 better. Because it is the inverse of the Cab label (has a white logo, instead of black), it seems to imply that this is the "white" version of your wine, which it is. It has a cleaner, fresher feel than #2.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03560831968676550139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-39818639261958574852009-03-25T08:15:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:15:00.000-07:00I like #1 for the Chardonnay label as it is sort of the reverse of the Cabernet label and gives it more distinction.Marc Z.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-12034310616013761562009-03-25T08:13:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:13:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03560831968676550139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-22686864866431522372009-03-24T22:22:00.000-07:002009-03-24T22:22:00.000-07:00option 2 looks great! and very happy!jenny smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-9963662072985584872009-03-24T22:13:00.000-07:002009-03-24T22:13:00.000-07:00Second one! <BR/>Miss you.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693488220600984703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-24543064632294297152009-03-24T21:31:00.000-07:002009-03-24T21:31:00.000-07:00My vote is for #2. Though I think the yellow/gold doesn't stand out as well as the red on the white background.Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12242668410551199518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-25838715977326654232009-03-24T20:19:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:19:00.000-07:00I like #2, but I will ask Max and Emma in the morning to see what they think. Why don't Tanner and Payton decide for you.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08346785988436756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-85052230585635870022009-03-24T20:16:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:16:00.000-07:00Hmmmm....I honestly like both. The first one is my favorite, but it is hard to read the yellow on white.Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500159003519097521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-10664043218458820902009-03-24T13:03:00.000-07:002009-03-24T13:03:00.000-07:00Option 1 looks best to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-20796507982786978152009-03-24T09:56:00.000-07:002009-03-24T09:56:00.000-07:00option 1!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-45348345394632593302009-03-24T03:15:00.000-07:002009-03-24T03:15:00.000-07:00Gotta go with Option #2.1winedudehttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201037249110432139.post-85676446903182991922009-03-23T19:21:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:21:00.000-07:00I like # 2 and so did my co-workers. Ted, nice blog! We just started one @ De Loach, so it is nice to have examples to look at (steal)I will see you @ the Porto reunion on April 24th, Rob C.Rob Coopernoreply@blogger.com