Can you judge a wine by its label? Perhaps not, but it is certainly part of the whole package when it comes to selecting and enjoying wine. So we asked three design professionals to judge wine labels based on artistic quality and graphic design for our second annual Wine Label Artwork Contest. In order to showcase local artistic design, the contest was open only to wineries located Santa Barbara County. There were so many excellent submissions and so much variety that we had to break them down by category. Kudos to these winning labels and many thanks to all who entered. There is no shortage of talent in Santa Barbara County on the outside (or inside) of the wine bottles. Click each wine in the list below to see the label and judges’ comments.
Alma Rosa 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Future Perfect Méthode Champenoise
Hand on Heart 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Dirt 2019 Duvarita Pinot Noir
J. Wilkes Platinum Tier 2020 Cabernet Franc
The Joy Fantastic 2020 Chardonnay
McKinney 2019 Napoleons Secret
Paradise Springs Pink Ash Rosé of Grenache
Rockets Red Wines 2021 Rocket Red Rosé
Santa Barbara Winery 2019 Red Blend
