This site was created to help serve as a resource in the world of wine, exploring not only labels, but bottles, wine types, gifts, and more.  We’ve taken it further by exploring other interesting subject matters that may be of interest to you, including things like beer and cheese, and more.

Enjoy everything we have to offer here, and use this knowledge to further expand your hobby or business.  If there’s anything else you’d like us to discuss or have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us at admin (at) winebottlelabels.org

A collection of vintage wine labels from various nations around the world

This classic style has remained the same for decades, and in some cases, even for centuries. They retain the same look and feel because people can identify the wine easily by the type of vintage label associated with the wine.

For example – we associate McDonald’s with the golden arches, and we immediately know what the Olympic rings look like. In the same vein, many wine drinkers are simply used to a certain look and feel when it comes to the design of their bottles.

One would typically believe that the vintage wine label has nothing to do with the year in which the wine was made, but this isn’t the case.  Newer wines are made every year with vintage labels to give the appearance that they’ve aged, and this is a very effective means of marketing for many producers around the world.

While these wine labels may look hundreds of years old, they’re only a couple of decades.

Since the vintage wine label may give off the appearance of something from the 19th century, it has a timeless quality that appeals to many buyers.

Vintage wine bottle labels make great art as well. If one was so inclined, framing vintage labels and hanging them on the wall would make a great show piece for any home, as seen in this assortment of framed wine labels below:

Wine labels used as wall decorations

Simplicity is an underlying trait that you’ll find in all classic style wine tags.  As a result, what vintage wine labels may not include are recent awards the wine has won, as this is done for more contemporary style wine labels.  This is one trade-off that one should consider when deciding what kind of label style to go with.

We like seeing new and innovative designs that leave us wondering what they  might come up with next.  On the other hand, vintage wine labels will never go out of style at any time, not ever. People love being nostalgic, looking back and seeing what was in style – and that can be said for vintage wine labels as well.

Today, there are ways to get your own name on a vintage wine label, which would make a great gift for anyone who loves to drink wine frequently.  Here’s one such example so that you can see how it might look.  This makes for a phenomenal gift that any wine enthusiast will love.

A personalized vintage style wine label used as a “save the date” wedding favor

You can create your own artwork or use a template the company supplies and give the happy couple a vintage wine label in their name that they can cherish forever.  One such program that we’d recommend using is Stoney Creek’s LabelMaker Wine Software, which makes it easy to create your own designs.

If the wine label has a funny picture on it, should it be taken seriously? Yes and no. That doesn’t necessarily have a right answer. Not all wines with funny labels will taste bad and not all will taste great. Many manufacturers may go with humorous labels to attract new and younger wine drinkers. Keep in mind a funny wine label will tickle a young person’s fancy and get them to buy a bottle. They possibly will create a series of funny wine labels with the same theme behind the idea.

Let’s pretend you are walking down the aisle in the liquor store, okay? You pass by some traditional or vintage wine labels and you see a wine bottle with a monkey on it.

If you’re not a serious wine drinker, might you be more interested in trying this Monkey Bay wine opposed to the more vintage wine?  The funny monkey on the wine bottle did grab your attention and made you think “I wonder what this tastes like?”.  From there, you may read the rest of the label and more about what the wine consists of.

To more experienced wine drinkers, the label isn’t important.  Obviously the taste trumps all no matter what the label looks like, but not everyone knows what a wine may taste like based on the year it was produced, the region, and the type of grape used.  In fact, most people haven’t a clue about these things.

The humor behind the funny wine label serves a purpose and isn’t done just because the wine label designers thought it was funny.  Wine label designers want to top each other just like any other form of advertising, e.g. commercials on television and billboard ads. Wine designers might poke fun at society or government, create a catchy name for the wine and write poetic descriptions for their funny wine labels.

Look at the detail covering this bottle of wine…

Comedy comes in all forms, in all languages, and for all ages. Comedy has become a force in the wine label industry for many years and there is no sign in stopping any time soon. Each wine maker wants to create their own design that will be associated with their wine. Taking pride in the wine label making process is necessary – especially for those relatively new wine makers trying to make a name for themselves. Old wineries may need a make over with their wine label design – what better way to create a renaissance then creating funny wine labels to attract new wine drinkers?

As you can see, there’s a wide range of funny wine labels available on the market today.  It all comes down to a matter of personal preference, style, and humor.  If you’re looking to create your own, be creative as the sky’s the limit.  As a marketer, you’ll attract more customers if you make them smile.  If it’s for a party or a gift, your recipients will love the added touch!  Let’s hope the wine tastes just as good as the humor sounds!

Wine is as old as the hills it would seem – wine bottle labels not so much. The first wine bottle labels were first introduced by a French Monk Named Pierre Perignon in the 17th century (as it so happens, he’s also the namesake of the famous Dom Perignon champagne). The bottle tag was made of parchment and tied to the bottle’s neck with a piece of string – simple enough. This comes as no surprise because when we think of the French – one of the first things that comes to mind is wine and the high quality offerings that come out of this country.

Pierre Perignon, creator of wine bottle labels

As wine became more popular, different blends were being made which needed to be labeled (for quality and origin). These were the beginnings of the more modern wine bottle labels that we see today.

As time went on, more advanced methods of wine label making became known. One man who had a major influence in the wine label process was Alois Senefelder from Czechoslovakia. Senefelder invented lithography – the process of printing from flat metal formerly stone, the surface treated so as the repel the ink except where it is required for printing.

Picture of Alois Senefelder

This was an advantage over printing each label by hand, as was done previously. Since the wine bottle labels were produced by a machine rather than by hand, more information could be included on the label.

Wine bottle labels continued to progress in the 19th century, becoming more informative and descriptive for those who bought the bottles.  They would include bits of information like the characteristics of the town they came from, for example.

At the time, champagne labels were very colorful and brought attention to themselves. Not to be outdone, wine makers decided to move away from the boring black fonts and white papers and add more interesting details to their labels e.g. coat of arms, awards, portraits, landscapes and individual wine families.

Wine Labels in the 21st Century

Today, wine bottle labels are extravagant in nature and are a work of art themselves. Wine bottle label makers take pride in producing their own style to give the consumer a hint about what to expect. The more sophisticated the wine label, the better quality the wine will be, right?  Makers should always be careful to communicate the image they seek to portray themselves as.  Common sense would dictate that if one sees a cartoonish figure on the wine label, the chances are high that the wine won’t be of high quality.

Busier wine labels often attract a younger crowd that may have less knowledge about vineyards and the origins of what they’re drinking, while more mature wine drinkers will choose something with a simpler, more traditional wine bottle label. For whatever reason, wine bottles with more noticeable labels often contain a sweeter wine, while their drier counterparts stick to more simplistic designs. As a buyer, you can use this as a vague measuring stick to help determine what something may taste like before choosing what to bring out of the store with you.

As a means of reaching out to the younger generation of wine drinkers, many producers have become savvy to this by placing an increased emphasis on what the bottle tag looks like. We know from advertising that the more colorful and flamboyant the designs are, the more they’ll get our attention if we are unfamiliar with wine drinking.

Examples of fun, modern day wine labels that may appeal to younger buyers

While this is great for wine makers, keep in mind that just because the label may be a work of art, it doesn’t mean the wine will taste as good as it looks.

Customizing Wine Labels – A Popular Undertaking

Many people tend to personalize and customize their own bottles for different reasons.  Whether you’re doing this for the purposes of a gift or offering custom wine bottles as giveaways or favors at a formal event like a wedding or other party, there are all kinds of possibilities that anyone can easily take advantage of.  There are even wine label making software packages that offer templates to make it easy by printing your own.

Example of a custom wine label

Whatever your goals may be, there’s lots to be learned about the art of wine labels.  Our resource here goes into detail about more specific types of labels and tags, but we don’t stop there.  We’ll take a look at more wine accessories that may be of interest to you, as well as subject matters relating to other beverages.

Our biggest piece of advice is to have fun with the process if you’re looking to create or purchase some labels.  The possibilities are endless, and the end result can be highly rewarding when gone about the right way.

For a look at more related information that may be of use to you, have a look at our additional articles here.  Thanks for stopping by!

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A beer of the month club offers the opportunity to have premium quality beers delivered to your door each month for a set fee. The beers are generally good quality, micro brewed varieties which are more difficult to get access to in stores and bars. This provides you with the opportunity to try different varieties of beer on a monthly basis and expand your knowledge of the beers available on the market.

There are a few companies that offer membership to beer of the month clubs and the internet can be a good place to look for these. The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club is an example of this. They offer four different membership types which range from the Original Monthly Beer Club at a cost of $21 per month to the Rare Beer Club for which membership can cost up to $69 per month. Membership can be taken out for between 2 and 12 months and you can pay the entire fee up front or on a monthly basis. The various memberships offer the chance to have a selection of beers delivered to your home each month. These are selected from around one thousand microbreweries and brewpubs around the US and also overseas.

The Micro Beer Club has been in operation since 1995 and they are another company that has a beer of the month club. They have two options available with then Original Club costing $35 per month and offering 4 different beer selections each month with 3 of each beer delivered to your door. The High End Club offers three subscriptions each offering 3 different beers each month with the cost varying from $35 to $80 depending on how many bottles of each beer you decide to purchase. Along with the beer the Micro Beer Club includes brewery information and beer tasting notes to enhance the experience.

The Amazing Club Company offers membership of a beer of the month club that can be taken out for 3, 6 or 12 months. The cost varies depending on how long you take a subscription for. The 3 months option costs $34 per month and this reduces to $32 per month if you take out a 12 month subscription. For this fee you will receive 12 longneck bottles each month which includes a selection of specialty beers from a range of independent breweries.

Membership of a beer of the month club can be a great way to sample some beers that you may otherwise not get the chance to taste. It can be a great idea for yourself or if you know a beer lover it can be an excellent gift. If you enjoy drinking a beer at the end of a long day in the comfort of your own home the beers you receive from a beer club will make a refreshing change from the usual store bought varieties.

A cheese of the month club is essentially a way of getting access to a range of different cheeses every month by paying a set fee. For the fee paid, a number of cheeses are delivered to your door on a monthly basis and this allows you to taste a variety of good quality cheeses without having to shop around and search for these yourself. If you enjoy eating cheese it can be a good way to expand your knowledge and ensures you will have the chance to sample a variety of cheeses which you may not otherwise get the chance to taste.

There are a number of companies that run a cheese of the month club. Searching on the internet is typically one of the best ways to find these. Artisanal Premium Cheese is an example and they have a club that charges $55 per month to join. For this fee you are entitled to three premium quality cheeses every month weighing in at around 1.5lbs. These are selected by the company experts and come from regions around the USA and also overseas. As well as the cheeses you are provided with notes giving details about them, serving suggestions and also details of other food and drinks that compliment the cheese and can be served with it.

Another company that offers membership of a cheese of the month club is igourmet. They have two options available. The International Cheese club is the more affordable of the two with a 3 month subscription costing $40 per month, although if you take out a 12 month membership the monthly cost reduces to around $36. The Platinum Cheese club offers the chance to sample stronger cheeses and the cost for this is $60 per month for a 3 month membership and $54 per month if you choose 12 months. In the case of both clubs the fee entitles you to delivery of 3 different cheeses every month and also monthly newsletter providing details of the cheeses you receive.

The Murray’s cheese of the month club is on offer for around $68 per month for a 4 month membership or $64 per month for 12 months. This will get you 3 cheeses every month that vary in terms of milk types, flavors and textures. Tasting notes and food and drink pairings are also sent and these will help you get the best from cheese that you receive, as well as expanding your knowledge of the subject.

For those people that enjoy cheese having easy access to a range of different cheeses is something they will enjoy. Joining a cheese of the month club takes the time and effort out of searching for these and brings them directly to your door each month. This makes it a great way to get access to a variety of cheeses and it can be a good thing to do for yourself or to give as a gift to someone you know who enjoys eating cheese.

The major benefit of using an online wine store is convenience. While using bricks and mortar stores is an option, there can be a lot of time and effort required in shopping around to find the wine and accessories that you want. Internet wine stores offer the convenience of being able to shop around from the comfort of your own home and having the products you purchase delivered to your doorstep. This can be a great time saver as well as an easier way to find the products you want.

There are a number of online wine stores competing in the market and these typically offer a range of wine related products. If you are looking to buy bottles of wine there are a few online companies that offer this. Wine.com is one of these and they have a variety of wines to choose from which range from the more affordable end of the market at below $40 to more expensive wines at $80 and above. On this store you can shop for wine by cost or by wine variety. Other options available on the site include purchasing wine baskets, wine gift sets and wine accessories such as wine buckets and corkscrews.

Wine Legend is another online wine store that offers a wide range of bottles for sale. On this site you are able to search for a vintage from 1940 to the present day as well as search for bottles of wine of a particular size and cost. It is also possible to look for wine from a certain country or region of a country if you have a particular bottle in mind. Wine Legend has bottles available at a cost which ranges from under $10 to $200 plus such that all budgets are catered for. They also have small wine accessories for sale and this ranges from bottle openers to wine glasses and decanters.

If you are a wine connoisseur that is looking for some of the best wines around then K&L Wine Merchants is an online wine store to consider. This store has a range of vintage and more recent wines on offer and you can search for these by wine variety, country or region within a country. They have thousands of bottles to choose from and this includes some of the best red and white wines available.

An online wine store can be a good way to shop for your wine needs. It can be done in the comfort of your own home and the wine will be delivered direct to your door in a timely manner. This means you avoid the time and effort to shop around yourself and this can leave you with more time which can be better used doing other things.

There can be a few different ways to enjoy being a member of a wine club. Many people set up their own clubs and this can be a simple way to enjoy some wine, meet up with like minded wine enthusiasts and sample some new wines. It is relatively simple to set up new wine clubs. You need to identify a number of members and this can be friends and family or there are a number of ways you can advertise for members. This can be done in local newspapers or there are wine bulletin boards and forums on the internet where you can advertise for members.

Once a wine club is set up it is typical to have meetings around once a month. It is possible to hire a venue for this or more commonly meetings can rotate around the homes of the members. The number of different bottles of wine to be profiled and enjoyed can vary although up to around 6 is considered a good number.  For each meeting various members can be assigned tasks such as host, picking up the wine and someone to give a short talk on the wine and its merits. Generally you will want to have relatively good quality wines for tasting at wine clubs although the overall cost of purchasing this will be split between all the club members. It can therefore be a more affordable way to get access to a wider range of wines. Attending the meetings can be an enjoyable experience and allow you to taste a range of wines as well as meeting other people who also enjoy drinking wine.

If you enjoy having good quality wine at home but don’t always have the time to shop around for this, a good idea can be to join a mail order wine club. These are typically set up by companies who will deliver bottles of wine to your door on a monthly or quarterly basis. This is done for a set fee with the cost of the membership generally depending to a large extent on the quality of the wines that are supplied. It can be a good way of getting access to a range of good quality wines without having to put in the time and effort to source and purchase these yourself.

There are a number of companies that provide mail order wine club services and the internet can be a good place to find these. Some of the companies that provide the service include Wine Month Club, Prime Wines and Amazing Wine Club to name a few. The cost for joining these can vary with the Wine Month Club, for example, offering a few different memberships. Their Premier Series offers 2 bottles a month for a price of $28 while the Masters Series offers 2 better quality bottles for $44 per month.

A wine club can be a good way to get access to a wide range of wines for an affordable price. Whether you do this through monthly meetings with others or by subscribing to a mail order club you are sure to enjoy some great wines and expand your knowledge of wine.