A rich pink Rosé is so beautiful in the bottle it almost sells itself. It’s hard to imagine a label could enhance its allure. Stoneleigh has achieved that with their Wild Valley Rosé.
The label features a striking illustration of native New Zealand flora and fauna reminiscent of the works of John James Audubon. The bold colours of the birds and blooms pop from the mossy greenery of the background.
The typography is risky in a current and calculated way. Each word in the name Wild Valley is split in half, the latter half of each returned to the next line. The type on each line is also staggered so its placement over the illustration reveals and frames the strongest elements of the birds. The arrangement also provides nooks for supplemental information. The brand name might have been given more prominence against a band of green but that’s a matter of opinion. The capsule is branded top and sides so full marks for that.
The wine is equal to its trappings. The richness of its colour carried through with fresh flavours of strawberries and peaches. Well-priced at just under $20.
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