The fictional world from Game of Thrones may not be real, but The Wines of Westeros certainly are. In the past, there's been Game of Thrones beer and an abundance of drinking accessories inspired by the fantasy world and this Game of Thrones wine by Common Ventures is another tasty offering.
For The Wines of Westeros, Common Ventures developed a set of 12 different wines based on different houses and elements of Westeros. Naturally, the dark Night's Watch is a Shiraz, while White Walkers are represented by a Sauvignon Blanc, which is best served chilled. Each of the wines are branded quite minimally with a small symbol that embodies what it represents from Westeros. The Game of Thrones wine is not yet available, but it can be pre-ordered—it takes a while to come all the way from Westeros.
Minimal Medieval Fantasy Wines
The Wines of Westeros Represent Different Game of Thrones Houses
Trend Themes
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3. Re-imagining Conventional Beverage Categories - By branding wines based on Game of Thrones houses, The Wines of Westeros disrupts traditional wine labeling and marketing.
Industry Implications
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