Winemakers know that before people taste their wine, they have to convince them to buy it—with an attractive label. In less than 100 square centimeters, the label design first has to catch consumers’ eyes and then convince them to take a closer look.

Look closely at this eye-catching Christina 2020 Grüner Veltliner label and you will see that it communicates more than just the grape varietal. Those in the know will correctly guess it is from Austria, since Grüner Veltliner is seldom grown elsewhere. But if you examine the label design further, you may speculate about the winery’s viticultural practices because of its depiction of bugs.

By reading the back label, your speculations will be confirmed. The bugs on the label pay homage to the ‘good’ insects that inhabit the vineyards and help manage the pests, thereby helping build healthy soils and sustaining biodiversity. The winemaker Cristina Netzl and her family make ‘natural’ wines. Their low intervention practices extend beyond the winery into the vineyard where they eschew pesticides. Instead, they encourage beneficial insects to prey on those that harm the vines.

In the bottle notice the liquid is a hazy amber colour. If you guess that is because it was made with native yeast and no filtering or fining, then you would be right. On the palate you will taste a wine as gorgeous as its label: refreshing and bright with flavours of ripe kiwis and a pleasant yeastiness. Pair this wine with good vibes and vegetarian cuisine. Find it at Happy Coffee and Wine Bar - $42.