David Clouston came to Strategy Creative with the challenge to develop a new wine brand that would generate cut-through to launch his award-winning wines into the Australian and US markets.
Tasked with creating “not just another wine brand” we took cues from the world of luxury fashion and heritage workwear. We crafted an ultra-minimal brand based around a simple wordmark logo. To launch the brand, we designed an oversized lookbook, limited edition gift packages, and branded clothing.
In speaking with the Clouston & Co team, we uncovered a rich family history (with the David’s great grandfather coming to New Zealand more than a hundred years ago). We referenced this strong heritage by using archival imagery alongside landscape photography of the Marlborough region. Instead of a traditional tasting notes, we used this imagery to create an oversized lookbook that told the story and craft behind the wines.
The Clouston & Co team launched the new brand at a wine trade show in New York City to overwhelmingly positive feedback. The brand has been praised for its premium and clean aesthetic which stands out from the noise in the wine market. Everything is in place for the wine to launch publicly in the US and Australia later in 2018.
