10/06/2026
One variety. Two very different stories.
Working along the A-Wines California team, the brief was to create two distinct New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brands, each with its own opportunity.
Following the launch of Driftstone,the brief shifted. Same varietal. Different audience, positioning and personality.
Introducing Papahū.
While both wines started with the same varietal and region, each required its own identity, positioning and personality.
Papahū was developed as a more restrained and elegant expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Quiet confidence, purity and a strong sense of place shaped the brand from the beginning.
From naming and creative direction through to design, trademarking and trade presentation, this was another considered end-to-end brand build.
A reminder that great branding starts long before the label.