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How to match Wine and Chocolate. Put Them in a Blender.

by Gavino on 06. Jun, 2010 in Just Plain Weird, Nonsense Packaging

After the first successful detonation of the Atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer recalled Hindu Scripture with the declaration, ‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.’ I wonder if the manufacturers of Chocovine experienced similar emotions when they first blended chocolate and wine? The sales pitch for Chocovine tells us all that we need [...]

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Is this the most pathetic wine packaging ever?

by Gavino on 22. May, 2010 in Nonsense Packaging

One of the glorious rituals of hot summer days is the purchasing of picnic food and wine before heading up to the local park for a lazy afternoon with the wife, baby. dog and weekend papers. So, at which point would you sacrifice the satisfying popping of the cork from your bottle of Rosé in [...]

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Hey Look, That’s Me! Personalised Wine Glasses

by Gavino on 29. Jan, 2010 in Nonsense Packaging

Bored with your elegant but purely functional Riedel wine glasses? Ever wished you could capture your reflection in the glass? Well, take yourself off to the wonderful world of Etsy and check out FizzyArtist’s wine glass custom cartoons. Based on any photographs you wish to send her. All sold in sets of ten.

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Rubbish Packaging #2: Francis Ford Coppola Puts His Daughter In The Can

by Gavino on 14. Jan, 2009 in Nonsense Packaging

Regular readers to this blog will know that I’m an old fuddy-head on matters relating to wine packaging. So, what to make of former Hollywood “enfant terrible” Francis Ford Coppola and his Rosso & Bianco Winery offering their sparkling Blanc de Blanc wine in a glamorous pink and silver mini can. The wine (Sofia) is [...]

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Claudia Schiffers Breast Identified as the Ideal Vessel for Champagne

by Gavino on 08. Dec, 2008 in Just Plain Weird, Nonsense Packaging

Dom Pérignon have paid “tribute” to Claudia Schiffer’s bosom in the form of a breast shaped bowl. Yes, folks, the “boob-bowl” is the latest creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld and apparently it’s supposed to be a modern version of the bowl from a dining service made especially for Queen Marie Antoinette back in 1787. [...]

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Tesco is the Anti-Christ. It's official.

by Gavino on 30. Oct, 2008 in Nonsense Packaging

Oh dear. Tesco, Tesco, Tesco.  What do you think that Terry Leahy drinks at home? Not this rubbish, that’s for sure. Tesco has unveiled a range of budget wines, packaged in one-litre Tetra Paks and priced at £2.89. The three-strong range, which includes a red, a white and a rosé, has been sourced from from [...]

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