What started as a hobby in the 60's, has grown Oliver Winery into one of the largest wineries in the U.S. They are also a world-class destination, ranked among Travel + Leisure's top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S.
In 2022, Affinity Creative Group, of San Francisco, Cincinnati, and New York, asked Douglas Schneider to paint new illustrations for their client, Oliver Winery. The illustrations were used for Oliver Winery's best-selling collection of fresh, fruit-forward Moscato and sweet red wines.
Hot-air balloons are a part of the winery's story. Bill Oliver, one of the founders, is a hot balloonist and avid aviator, and his dreamer's spirit is at the heart of their brand. They wanted to incorporate the hot-air balloon experience with their new branding.
