Labels: Old World vs. New World
Brandon Marc
I don’t think it can be disputed that there is an apparent difference between wine label style when comparing New world and Old world wines… at least in most cases. I myself am a little mystified as to which I prefer and why.
‘We might not be drinking history, but there’s no reason why we shouldn’t honour it.’
I think the only reason why the pedantic scrawlings of Old world wine labels appeal to me, such as the Burgundy label of Clos De La Roche, is the endearing history it emanates. But it’s not history we’re drinking. That’s why the clear, succinct straight-to-the-point label of a New world wine, in my humble opinion, is most practical. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean I want to see the Old world wine label style altogether disappear from the shelves. We might not be drinking history, but there’s no reason why we shouldn’t honour it.
It is clear that I’m a bit of a ‘fence-sitter’ with regards to the above topic, but if there are any wine fundi’s out there that can perhaps help ‘push me off the fence’ your comments are welcomed.
Cheers!
Brandon Marc
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I think it’s a bit difficult to really decide between the two, as there are SOO many different and fantastic Old as well as New World labels. I don’t think it’s necessary to be ‘pushed off the fence’, appreciating both for what they are is much more fun than only loving one or the other!
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Brandon Marc (Who am I?) Thank you for your input Ryan and Geozel… It will be interesting to hear other peoples opinions!
Brandon Marc
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Mmmm…call me old-fashioned, but I do tend to gravitate towards the old style labels when purchasing wine. Let’s say I enjoy a little ‘vintage-flare’ so to speak