Wine Playing Cards
Playing cards and wine have been two culturally significant pastimes that have been enjoyed by people for centuries. Since medieval times, playing cards have been a symbol of leisure, socialisation and competition, while wine has been similarly revered as a beverage of celebration, communion and refinement. The combination of these two has produced some great card designs, reflecting the tastes and styles of different eras and regions.
Akadama Honey Wine by Nintendo
Suntory Akadama Honey Wine playing cards manufactured by Nintendo, Japan, c.1970.
Austrian Wine
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by Matt Probert
Skat deck for Austria’s excellent wines, Österreichischer Weinwirtschaftsfonds, c.1965
Bodegas Trapiche
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by Simon Wintle
Promotional playing cards produced for Bodegas Trapiche, designed to play Quartet games by collecting a wine bottle card with four matching glasses.
Capel Vinos
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by Simon Wintle
Advertising playing cards for Capel Vinos S.A., manufactured by Naipes Comas, 2001.
Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
Promotional pack for Chianti Classico wine, with designs by Costante Costantini.
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals
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by Simon Wintle
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals, c.1998 & Bodegas Trapiche, 2003.
Red & White Wine playing cards
Red & White Wine playing cards published by Inkstone Design, USA, 2003.
Wine Labels
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by Simon Wintle
‘Pinta en Copas’ playing card-themed wine labels sold at Día Supermarkets.
