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Collecting wine labels is a great way to memorialize your wine experiences. To help you, here are some tips on removing and mounting your wine labels.
The method you use to remove a label depends on what was used to attach the label to the bottle: adhesive (a pressure sensitive or sticker label, generally used with New World wines) or glue (generally found on European wines). After learning what kind of label you have (Step One), follow the appropriate steps for removing it. |
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| Step One: Back labels are ideal for testing and experimenting with removal. Use a fingernail or razor to take up the corner of the back label. If the back (inside) of the label is sticky, follow the steps for STICKER labels. If the back is NOT sticky, follow the steps for GLUED labels. |
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Sticker Labels
Step Two: For a STICKER label, fill the empty bottle with very hot water, above the top of the label. Use the hottest water you can and the removal will be easier and quicker. Let the bottle stand for a few minutes.
Step Three: Testing the back label, see if it’s ready to remove by carefully sliding a razor under the label to start it. If it’s ready, you will be able to gently pull the label off intact.
Step Four: Stick the label to a sheet of paper.
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Glued Labels
Step Two: For a GLUED label, fill the empty bottle with very hot water, above the top of the label.
Step Three: Place the bottle in a container deep enough to submerge the bottle above the label. Fill the container with very hot water above the top of the label. Let it stand for a few minutes.
Step Four: Testing the back label, see if it’s ready to remove by carefully sliding a razor under the label to start it. If it’s ready, you will be able to gently pull the label off intact. When peeling the front label off, if the label begins to separate (some of the label remains stuck to bottle), take a razor and use it to start peeling it from the other side.
Step Five: Stick the label to a sheet of paper, dabbing the label with a paper towel. No adhesive is needed. |
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| Finally, you’ll probably want to flatten your label mounting page which will likely be warped after you mount the labels. Simply putting them in your notebook or journal will probably do the trick. If not, then use a heavy book. |
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