Wine Bottle engraving for DAOU and TREASURY WINE ESTATes
Because premium wine and artisan craftsmanship go hand-in-hand, we worked with Treasury Wine Estates to turn their already delicious bottles of wine into timeless keepsakes for guests. How? Through the luxury art of personalized hand engraving by — you guessed it— yours truly.
When it comes to celebrating life’s milestones (think anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) the permanence of a hand-engraved message will make the decanted wine that much more meaningful (and dare-we-say, delicious). And if this is the first time you’re hearing about hand-engraved glass, may we welcome you with open arms, into the world of personalization through freehand calligraphy and engraving.
The Artistry Behind the Bottle: What is Hand Engraving?
The process starts with our handheld engraving machines. Unlike those big automated ones you’ve likely seen in huge retail, our engraving machines are minimal and compact, allowing us to work freely with as little as a small table set-up. Our process is simple, but meticulous:
The Draft: We carefully hand-draft the guest's personalized message directly onto the bottle.
The Etch: Using a compact, minimal handheld tool, we permanently engrave the glass surface.
The Finish: We apply a gorgeous silver or gold wax fill to make the custom calligraphy stand out.
A custom engraved bottle to celebrate a new mom!
Hand Engraving vs. Machine Etching
While machine engraving has its uses and moments, hand-engraving holds more luxury value than laser etching because every single etched design is done by hand (and on the spot!) Plus, artisan wine engraving is a brand touchpoint — it connects your guests with a real human, allowing for real-time connection, and the engraved keepsake is just the cherry-on-top! Because who wouldn’t want to receive a bespoke wine bottle to celebrate the occasion?
Our engraving set-up can be as minimal as a single table with our engraving supplies
Perfect Occasions for Hand-Engraved Wine Bottles
And if you’re still on the fence about hand-engraving, allow us to show how it might be able to fit into your event
Weddings & Anniversaries: The Perfect Personalized Wine Bottle Gift
A hand-engraved wine bottle is the perfect way to commemorate an anniversary milestone, or better yet, as a gift to the one friend who is getting married who already has everything (you know who we’re talking about).
Corporate Gifting & Milestones: Luxury Corporate Wine Gifts
Closing a major business deal or debating on what to get your fave clients as an EOY gift? A custom bottle of their favorite wine will go a long way, especially with a hand-etched message of gratitude. Because high-end client appreciation needs to be met with a high-end luxury experience.
Holidays & Personal Celebrations: Customized Wine Gifts for Every Milestone
And if you’re wondering what to bring to the next party — think no more. A bespoke engraved wine bottle is the perfect gift for retirements, milestone birthdays (30th, 50th), and any kind of in-between-gift.
Choosing the Right Wine for Engraving
When it comes to choosing the right wine to engrave, first and foremost, select a wine that will be enjoyed by the person whom is receiving the gift. AKA their favorite wine, or that one bottle you shared on that one vacation at the beach.
On the other hand, you don’t want to engrave a bottle that needs to be drank next Tuesday. Focus on age-worthy wines and those that will sit on a display shelf waiting for the perfect occasion. That way the bottle itself will also be a display piece and conversation starter.
Note for bubbly lovers: Due to high internal pressure, structural safety dictates that we never engrave Champagne or sparkling wine bottles. Instead, we can engrave custom metallic tags to hang elegantly around the neck of your favorite vintage Champagne, or decorate the bottle itself with another medium, like paint.
Book Your Custom Wine Bottle Engraving Today
Ready to elevate your next gift or brand activation? Whether you are looking to book a live engraving station for an upcoming corporate event, or want to order a single custom etched wine bottle from our studio, we handle all the details.
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Cheers! 🥂