It can be helpful to visit your local wine store and take note of any labels you feel particularly drawn to. Note what you like about them and take a few pictures for inspiration. You can also explore wine merchants and check out labels for inspiration online.

You can include a description of the wine. Dry describes a wine that has no sugar. Luscious stands for wines with plenty of sugar. [2] X Expert Source Murphy PerngCertified Wine Consultant Expert Interview. 15 March 2019. If it is on the sour side, you can mention that it is acidic. [3] X Expert Source Murphy PerngCertified Wine Consultant Expert Interview. 15 March 2019. Write tannic if it has tannin. [4] X Expert Source Murphy PerngCertified Wine Consultant Expert Interview. 15 March 2019. This will be your template for label creation.

It can be helpful to let the labels and bottles come to room temperature for the best application. [6] X Research source

Check out other wine labels to get design ideas. You can take photos of your favorites to note any cool color combinations or themes.

Make sure you have the rights to any graphic images you decide to use. You can purchase rights to images on many photo sites such as Getty Images and Corbis.

For the best application, let the labels and bottles come to room temperature first. [9] X Research source

Create an original design with computer software, such as Adobe InDesign or Print Artist Platinum Plus, if you would like one. Online wine label tutorials on YouTube can help you create a look that is unique to your wine. [11] X Research source

Let the labels and bottles come to room temperature for the best application. [13] X Research source Commercially printed labels are waterproof and don’t require additional sealing at home. [14] X Research source