Wine Label Printing

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Midwest Label Supply is the perfect label printer for your custom and unique short run wine labels. Our digital printing press is ideal for quick turnaround of short run labels (100-10,000 pieces). Our in-house designer is experienced with wine bottles and can help your label achieve the desired effect.

Because we have manufactured a wide variety of wine labels, we have developed a program and internal knowledge to simplify the process for home wine makers and large commercial producers alike. We offer high quality materials with top quality printing. No Minimums, no die charges, no plate charges, fast turn around!

Typical wine label sizes include 3" X 4", 3.333" by 4" and 3.75 inches by 4.75 inches. We have seen and been able to accomodate any wine label size.

Wine Shrink Caps

Looking for a little extra pizazz with custom wine shrink caps? We can help with that too.

Custom Wine Labels

Nothing can compare with having your own exclusive labels on your wine bottles. In addition to vibrant colors we also offer variable data options such as limited edition qr codes, data matrix and custom names for your customers.

Give your wine bottles a sophisticated look: we offer our own exclusively manufactured color labels.

  • Give the wine your own name or that of your city/town, e.g., Chateau Boston 1998
  • Give your wine a phantom name, e.g., Piesporter Vancouver, Chateau Seattle 1998
  • Create your own labels for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, college graduation, company parties: any kind of a celebration
  • Create labels for restaurants and for promotional give-aways (for commercial wines)
  • Practical and perfect for both commercial and hobby wines

We work across a broad range of industries including gourmet food and wine, pharmaceuticals, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturing.

Wine Label Materials

The material you choose for your wine label says a lot about your brand before anyone even reads a word. We offer a range of substrates that work specifically well on wine bottles, each with a different feel and look:

  • Textured papers — Felt, linen, and laid finishes that give your label a tactile, premium quality. These are the materials you see on high-end wines where the label itself feels like it belongs on a nice bottle.
  • Matte and semi-gloss papers — Clean, classic looks that print well and photograph beautifully for your website and social media. Matte labels in particular hide fingerprints and water spots better than gloss.
  • Clear and frosted films — These create a "no label" look where the design appears to float on the glass. With our white ink printing capability, we can create designs on clear film that many other printers simply can't produce.
  • Metallic and foil substrates — For labels that catch the light and stand out on the shelf. Pair with our cold foil stamping for an extra level of sophistication.

All of our wine label materials are designed to hold up to the moisture and condensation that wine bottles encounter. Whether your bottles are sitting in an ice bucket, a cooler display, or a humid cellar, the labels stay put and look great.

Wine Labels for Events and Special Occasions

Some of our favorite projects are custom wine labels for special events. Because we have no minimums, we can print as few labels as you need. We've printed labels for weddings (sometimes just 50 bottles), corporate gifts, retirement parties, and holiday presents. If you want to give someone a bottle of wine with their name on it, or commemorate a special date, we can make that happen quickly and affordably.

Wedding wine labels are probably our most popular event order. Couples put their names, wedding date, and a custom design on bottles they give as favors or set out on the reception tables. We've also done milestone birthdays, baby announcements (the "we're expecting" reveal bottles are a big hit), and corporate branded bottles for client gifts.

Variable Data for Limited Edition Wines

For wineries producing limited runs, our variable data printing opens up some interesting possibilities. We can print sequential bottle numbers on each label ("Bottle 47 of 200"), unique QR codes that link to tasting notes or vineyard stories, and even individualized customer names for wine club shipments. Variable data turns each bottle into something unique without requiring separate print runs for each variation.

A few of our winery clients have started using QR codes on their labels to link to pairing suggestions, winemaker videos, and vineyard tour information. It adds a digital dimension to the bottle without cluttering the label design. The QR code can be small and tucked into the back label, and the customer scans it with their phone while they're enjoying the wine.

Wine Label FAQs

Can you print white?

We can in fact. Many printers cannot. We can print white on clear labels to achieve desired effects.

Can you help design my wine label?

We can in fact. We are a husband and wife team and it just so happens my wife is a trained designer and has worked in some large design houses in Chicago.

Can you do single custom die cuts?

I will just say, it depends. If we need to create a custom die, it could cost a lot. If we are able to use something like a laser die cutter it could be affordable.

Can you do fancy wine labels with cool textured paper?

Absolutely! We love creating wine labels with a feel of simplicity and luxury. "But you aren't in California?" We know, we just love and enjoy the complexity of creating the perfect bottle.

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