We surveyed the top rated wines around the web of the leading wine enthusiasts, and we’re excited to report the Top 10 US Wines of 2020. They include reds, whites, and more.
While most wine ratings included bottles from around the world, Bennett wanted to shine a light on wines made in the United States. Because this country makes great wines!
Not only are these some of the best wines in the country right now, but they focused heavily on their branding. Take a look at their label, bottle, and packaging.
If you want to stand out in this market it's not just about your flavor profile. You have to invest time and creativity into your brand.
The first interacting a customer has with your wine is the packaging, and connecting with them is paramount. Whether you need Custom Packaging, E-Commerce Boxes, or just want to browse our work, Bennett is here to help.
Here’s The Top 10 US Wines of 2020
10. Margerum 2019 M5 Margerum Estate Vineyard White
Winery: Margerum
Location: Los Olivos District
Price: $29
Variety: Rhône-Style White Blend
Alcohol: 12.8%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: White
From Margerum:
"At Margerum Wine Company, we use and emphasize long-time Burgundian sensibilities in the approach to, and in the techniques used in our Rhône varietal winemaking, including small open top fermenters, cool fermentation and low extraction. The resulting wines have elegance and an emphasis on fruit." — Margerum
9. Birichino 2018 Besson Vineyard Old Vines Grenache
Winery: Birichino
Location: Central Coast
Price: $25
Variety: Grenache
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From Birichino:
"From vines planted in 1910, this wine impresses on multiple levels. Aromas of dark berry, strawberry, dried thyme and turned soil are both rustic and refined. The palate is framed by fresh acidity and a delightful rocky minerality, which give depth to the cranberry, raspberry and herbal flavors." — Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast
8. Massican 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Massican
Location: Napa Valley
Price: $80
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13.3%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: White
From Massican:
"Opens with white pepper, lemon zest and orange blossom notes that are as fragrant as they are intense and focused, revealing a sleek, crisp acidity that makes all the flavors pop. A mouthwatering mix that finishes with satisfying mineral details. Drink now." — Wine Spectator
7. Vina Robles 2018 The Arborist Estate Red
Winery: Vina Robles
Location: Paso Robles
Price: $18
Variety: Red Blends
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From Vina Robles:
"This estate blend is made mainly of varieties grown in our Huerhuero Vineyard, located directly behind our winery in the rolling hills of Paso Robles. Here, warm afternoons and cool evening breezes shepherd the grapes to perfect ripeness."— Vina Robles
6. Williams Selyem 2018 Terra De Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winery: Williams Selyem
Location: Sonoma
Price: $65
Variety: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.9%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From Williams Selyem:
"The beautiful color immediately draws in the senses and the nose certainly does not disappoint. Pinot Noir typically has a perfume-like quality and Terra de Promissio typifies that. A knockout nose of carnation, red cherry, and dried strawberry combine with citrus peel, while a touch of dried herbs add another layer of complexity. On the palate, the wine is layered with berry fruits and creates a wonderful texture that is round and seamless. The acidity is harmonized with supple tannins to give perfect balance along with a hint of earthiness on the finish." — Williams Selyem
5. Ramey 2017 Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay
Winery: Ramey
Location: Sonoma
Price: $70
Variety: Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: White
From Ramey:
"After aging 20 months in 20% new François Frères and Taransaud Beaune French oak barrels, this Chardonnay was fined and settled in a tank following the next harvest. It was then bottled without filtration." — Ramey
4. San Simeon 2019 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
Winery: San Simeon
Location: Monterey
Price: $25
Variety: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 14.9%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From San Simeon:
“ Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is deeply-colored ruby with purple edges, showing explosive aromas of blackberry, black cherry, ripe red plum, and espresso. Sweet spicy flavors of boysenberry, dark chocolate and cassis add further intrigue and complexity. It is layered and rich in texture - lush, creamy, and finely balanced. This is a full-throttle and totally complete vintage for Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon.”— Philippe Melka, Winemaker
3. Austin Hope 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Hope Family Wines
Location: Paso Robles
Price: $56
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From Austin Hope:
"Lots aged separately for a minimum of 11 months in a combination of 10% new, 25% once used, and 65% two to three times used French Oak. As a whole, the blend is aged an additional three months in 75% new and 25% once used French Oak." — Austin Hope
2. Paula Kornell NV Brut Méthode Champenoise Sparkling
Winery: Paula Kornell
Location: Napa Valley
Price: $22
Variety: Sparkling
Alcohol: 12%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Sparkling
From Paula Kornell:
"Creamy and vibrant, with apple and snappy strawberry flavors that offer a dash of brioche on the finish. drink now.” — Tim Fish
1. Lail 2017 Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Lail Vineyards
Location: Napa Valley
Price: $80
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.9%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Category: Red
From Lail Vineyards:
“ Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is deeply-colored ruby with purple edges, showing explosive aromas of blackberry, black cherry, ripe red plum, and espresso. Sweet spicy flavors of boysenberry, dark chocolate and cassis add further intrigue and complexity. It is layered and rich in texture - lush, creamy, and finely balanced. This is a full-throttle and totally complete vintage for Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon.”— Philippe Melka, Winemaker
Define Your Wine Brand
Packaging is sometimes the very first interaction your customers will have with your products. This is your chance to define your brand identity and make a statement about who you are, and who you are selling to.
Brand identity is all about clarity.
Key Questions
- What fits in with my brand?
- How is my wine different from competitors on the market?
- Who is my target customer?
- What is my company philosophy?
These answers will guide you doing your design process to create something that is consistent with your brand identity goals.
This will help define your packaging materials, shape, color, and size.
Brand Storytelling
Your packaging is a great place to tell your brand story. Whether this is long form information, or an infographic approach with key bullet points, including “who you are” on your packaging is crucial to creating brand loyalty.
Take a look at the different ways these packaging and bottle designs change the look and feel of the brand.
Sometimes the best approach is to tell a joke. Other times a straightforward story is the right choice. Whatever fits your existing (or developing) brand identity is the one that’s right for you.
Using Digital Printing allows you to create multiple graphic designs so you can target customers seasonally, regional, or create promotional runs to stand out.
Bennett Makes Custom Wine Packaging
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With our fully-integrated design-to-delivery process, we can be the single supplier source. We are an award-winning manufacturer of virtually anything corrugate. We offer everything from plain brown shipping boxes to sophisticated, high-graphic printed point-of-purchase displays, and everything in between.
