Donnachadh AVA

Drew and Laurie Duncan, the proprietors of Donnachadh Wines, first partnered with Gatto Rivera Branding in 2019 to create the winery’s original branding and packaging. When it came time to launch a second label for their AVA tier, they once again enlisted Gatto Rivera Branding to lead the creative direction.

For this new label, Gatto Rivera worked closely with New York-based artist Chris Buzelli, known for his surreal oil painting style. The artist’s work was selected to complement the Estate tier’s linocut mercreature, expanding the mythical sea creature theme of the brand. Custom illustrations of a kelpie and sea serpent were developed, each bringing bold personality and distinctive flair to the label design. The result is a striking visual identity that effectively extends Donnachadh’s brand narrative while giving the wines their own unique, memorable presence.