# Pencil-Themed Wine Bottles Neleman Winery's Unique Wine Bottles Pay Tribute to a Writing Utensil By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wine-bottles References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2018/8/1/small-batch) & [javiergarduno](https://www.javiergarduno.com/trabajos/small-batch-53) To emphasize the handmade nature of its product, Neleman Winery worked with Javi Garduño on the development of a unique wine bottle. The finished product resulted in a [stylish packaging design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krink-x-barossa-ink-limited-edition-shiraz) for the 'Small Batch' brand that resembles a pencil—a humble tool that often goes unnoticed but plays an essential part in the lives of many artisans. The pencil-themed design is silk printed on the bottle and plays off of the natural shape of the wine bottle. On the reverse side of the design, the lines that represent the many sides of the writing utensil help to divide up more information about the bottled wine product, including its name, origins, certifications, barcode and other inclusions. The unique wine bottle design is said to be a "funny and visually attractive metaphor" that will catch the eyes of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Packaging Design:** Exploring unique and creative packaging designs that enhance the handmade nature of products. - **Innovative Branding Techniques:** Utilizing unconventional design elements and metaphors to create visually attractive packaging that captures consumer attention. - **Enhancing Product Storytelling:** Using packaging designs as a storytelling tool to convey the origins and characteristics of a product. ### Where This Applies - **Wine & Spirits:** Introducing creative packaging designs in the wine and spirits industry to differentiate brands and attract consumers. - **Artisanal Goods:** Applying innovative packaging techniques to artisanal products to emphasize their unique qualities and appeal to discerning consumers. - **Graphic Design:** Exploring new design opportunities in the field of graphic design, particularly in packaging, to create engaging and visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chloe-wine-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca-de-la-rica.md) - [Quirky Paper Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-duck.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taron-wine-bottle-designs.md) - [DIY Whisky Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-whisky-bottle.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Label-Less Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-by-fourth-wave-wines.md) - [Pulp-Based Wine Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perrier-jouet-1.md) - [Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceci-1938.md)