ANNAMAE ROOME

I’ll admit it, I was pretty intimidated by wine when I first stepped into the industry. The flavors, the terminology, the rituals… it all felt a little overwhelming. But over time, I realized that wine speaks in ways beyond taste. Your eyes are remarkably persuasive, hinting at the bottle you’re likely to pull from the shelf. Colors, shapes, fonts; they grab our attention before we even swirl the glass.

Even now, with more knowledge about wine under my belt, I still find myself drawn to a good label. I’ve started collecting them, not just for their design, but as little keepsakes of memories; the moments and the people I’ve shared a bottle or a glass with. Each label is a story, a snapshot of connection, and a reminder that wine is as much about experience as it is about taste.