10 Wine Bottle Label Designs You Should See
by Maverick Label | April 13, 2015
A List of Ten of Our Favorite Wine Bottle Label Designs
FOPPOLI WINES
Design Features:
A very traditional wine label printed in full color (CMYK). The vellum paper this label is printed on is actually bright white, so the cream color on this label is the result of ink as well. A shaded floral background with Foppli's crest, the traditional baroque pattern border, and script fonts give this label a very vintage look. "FOPPOLI" is foil stamped with red foil and embossed for added punch.
Why We Like It:
- Classic vintage look
- Baroque pattern border
- Embossed foil stamp
PATTERSON CELLARS
Design Features:
This wine bottle label is printed using two spot colors with a gold foil stamp. The front of the label has also been embossed to enhance and frame the logo, and provide a unique texture. The back of the bottle label has a very clever feature: A tear out flag which displays Patterson Cellars logo along with the vintage and grape variety. Click the button to see the detail of the embossing!
Why We Like It:
- Clean & elegant on front, bold and modern on back
- Unique "Tear To Remember" feature
- Clever use of embossing
- Gold foil stamp on front
- QR code on back
LOBO HILLS
Design Features:
Lobo Hills used a mix of matte and gloss uv finishes to create a simple, clean and bold wine bottle label. The rectangle around the gold logo has been embossed and features a gloss uv finish, making it seem like a tile affixed to the label. The logo and lettering are foil stamped and are also embossed to give it that final touch of opulence.
Why We Like It:
- Matte and gloss finishes
- Gold foil stamp
- Embossing glossy area makes it pop
- Clean design
J BELL CELLARS
Design Features:
In design, simplicity often leads to clarity. The bottle label designed by J Bell Cellars for their Syrah wine illustrates that wonderfully. On this label, a "JB" monogram is framed with a classic cartouche design and outlined with black ink. Both the monogram and the ribbon are silver foil stamped and are embossed, giving them depth.
Why We Like It:
- Classic cartouche design framing the monogram
- Silver foil stamp on ribbon and monogram
- Embossing on ribbon and monogram
- Outlining the embossed foil stamp with black to give extra depth
- Clean & uncluttered label
REGAL VINEYARDS
Design Features:
Though it is more common to see foil stamping on various elements on a wine label, gold and silver materials also exist, which can give the label a great shine. The crown in this label was printed with transparent inks, allowing the gold texture to shine through, effectively tinting it bronze. The white is actually spot color, which is fully opaque, which gives a great contrast to the horse and provides a great "pop". You'll notice when this label is applied to a bottle, light brightens up the gold material as it is more reflective than traditional materials, making it really stand out!
Why We Like It:
- Gold foil material
- Using transparent inks to tint material
- White spot ink gives a great contrast and makes the colors pop
ELIXIR CELLARS
Design Features:
Not every wine bottle label needs to have embossing and foil to make our top 10 list. Elixir Cellars opted for classic illustration for their label, and the results are a one-of-a-kind label which stands out. This label is printed in full color (CMYK) with bright colors set against gray background colors to really make the label pop with color. A matte laminate finishes this label, contributing to the classic illustration look.
Why We Like It:
- Classic illustration gives variance from other labels
- Color selection helps label pop with color
- Matte finish on label works well with illustration artwork
THE BIG RED WONDER
Design Features:
The Big Red Wonder chose to have deckled edges on their label, which is another way to make your bottle label stand out. The material used is eggshell, which looks and feels like high quality parchment. The deckled edges accentuates this artisan paper feel. This wine label also features gold foil stamping for the square border and full color (CMYK) printing.
Why We Like It:
- Deckled edges
- Eggshell material works well with color selection
- Gold foil stamping
PATIO
Design Features:
This label is printed on gloss white paper using full color (CMYK) inks but also incorporates matte spot ink. This allows the umbrella to be glossy and the rest of the label to be matte, accentuating the umbrella. The bold colors and art deco style, along with the custom die cut, all help this wine bottle label stand out from the rest.
Why We Like It:
- Art deco design
- Mix of glossy and matte ink
- Bold colors
- Custom die cut
SOREQ WINERY
Design Features:
Soreq Winery incorporates copper foil stamping and full color ink on a wrap-around label. Their labels feature information about Soreq Winery's school, which is Israel's leading wine making program. Embossing is used on aged wines but not on non-aged wines, helping to differentiate between the two.
Why We Like It:
- Beautiful wine bottle label design
- Copper foil stamp
- Embossing on aged wines
M. CHAPOUTIER
Design Features:
A list of the 10 best wine label designs simply isn't complete without giving a nod to M. Chapoutier. After hearing a blind friend talk about how difficult it is to pick out wine, Michel Chapoutier started printing braille on every wine he sold. The braille text includes the appellation, name of the wine, vintage, and whether it is red or white.
Why We Like It:
- Braille wine labels
- Classic French label design
Sources:
Soreq Winery image, The Dieline: http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2015/3/31/soreq-winery M. Chapoutier image, Winecellar.co.za: http://www.winecellar.co.za/index.php/bilahaut-belleruche M. Chapoutier story, Vinepair: http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-story-of-how-braille-wound-up-on-wine-labels/