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“The Art of Names and Labels”

Andrea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:41:58 +0000

One of my favorite things to do is name the wines. We named our Delightfully Delicious in memory of my friend Delight Hefner Eidson from Idabel, Okla. When Delight was born, her father looked at her and said she was a “delight to the eye,” hence Delight Hefner. Delight lived her 47 years to the fullest. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Delight lost her battle to cancer in August of 2008, but didn’t lose our hearts.

When naming our Sauvignon Blanc, I was lying in bed listening to the weather and Rick Mitchell said, “Okay, ladies it’s going to be a “”Skirt Alert”" day.” Ah-ha!!! The name of the Sauvignon Blanc would be “Skirt Alert,” a refreshing wine that would make you want to go out and spin around and let the wind blow your skirt up. Spin and be set free!

Thunderhead Cabernet Sauvignon had an obvious inspiration. Oklahoma has always been known for its splendid thunderheads, and now we are also recognizing Oklahoma’s new NBA team the Oklahoma City Thunder. We actually thought about hiding basketballs in the clouds. Go Thunder!!!

The Stampede Red Zinfandel came along when the Thunder announced the mascot would be a Bison. The Red Zinfandel is a full bodied, drier red wine, and I could see the bison stampeding through the dust.

And the list goes on…

“The Art of Names and Labels”

Andrea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:21:40 +0000

Alan Shepard of Shepard Art in Edmond designs all of our labels, and I swear the man can see the picture in my mind. I call him with the idea and he takes my inspiration and makes it real. The image is always perfect. I know in the beginning he had to think I was strange! After all, who names a wine “Skinny Dip?”

When discussing the names of wines, I thought the name of the wine should be linked to Oklahoma as well as the picture. I knew what I wanted, but the problem would be finding someone that could work with me and transform that idea into a wine label. Not knowing anyone in the Oklahoma City area made it a true challenge.

I didn’t want “just a picture;” I wanted it expressed by art. I searched the internet and the name Alan Shepard kept coming back to me. I felt he was my guy. I checked out his website, we met and the rest is history. Alan and I have worked great together and I believe his work only gets better. He is part of us now.

“My Dream”

Andrea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:59:35 +0000

Put A Cork In It Winery has truly been a dream come true for me and John. To me, wine means friendship, it means bonding and it means laughter over reds and whites that tickle the tastebuds. I’ve always had memorable talks, wonderful new friends and calmness of heart over a glass of wine.

Over a Glass of Wine

Andrea — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:33:42 +0000

We raise our glasses in celebration of friendship, success, special events and the holidays. Please raise your glass with me and toast the promise of a New Year at Put a Cork In It. My name is Andrea Griggs and this blog is dedicated to the wines that we make, the people that we meet and the stories we share.

Oklahoma Wine with an American Spirit

Andrea — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:56:27 +0000

Put A Cork In It features exciting Oklahoma wines with an American Spirit. Using only the finest American grapes, Put A Cork In It offers a thrilling selection of Red and White wines, along with a dazzling array of fruit and specialty selections.

Easy to find with a relaxing atmosphere, Put A Cork In It also features an events/wine tasting room, custom labeling for special occasions and a truly one-of-a-kind Oklahoma taste.

Be sure to ask for a sample of any of our wines to find your favorite, and choose bottles decorated with designer labels from an Oklahoma original!

Owner, Andrea Griggs

Andrea — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:52:08 +0000

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