New Labels

[Runningwolf]

Some wines I bottled today.

 

[ibglowin]

Nice!

You were busy today!

 

[Runningwolf]

Nice!

You were busy today!

Yep, Just got done creating the labels. I'll print them out tonight and put them on in the next couple of days with the capsules.

 

[Randoneur]

Labels look great. A good label and matching capsule really dress up a bottle don't they!

 

[Wade E]

Good job there Dan.

 

[AlFulchino]

agreed...beautiful

 

[grapeman]

All very nice Dan, but I like the first one best.

 

[Runningwolf]

Thanks for all the comments everyone. I did change the font in the first one to all white as it shows up better than then black against the green.

 

[herbenus]

I'm really jealous of the labels you guys create. Mine look downright amateurish (which, well I guess I am that) in comparison. I've really got to ramp up to the next level. These labels are outstanding.


One question. What's a simple way to get them all lined up properly on the bottles?

 

[Runningwolf]

I have a bottling rack I lay the bottles on while applying the labels but there is no mark or string for applying all the labels in the exact same place. I just apply them by eye and don't worry about it. My bottles are all in racks, so there is no need to have them all look exactly the same.

 

[vcasey]

Dan the labels look great! I really like the 2nd one.

 

[Waldo]

Great labels buddy !!!

 

[ibglowin]

While I am still looking for the perfect label jig (believe it or not I don't use a laser Dan!) I have found that a miter saw box works pretty darn good.

I lay the bottle in the center, place a short piece of 2x4 at the bottom to push the base up against and then I have 2 lines (one on each side) on the box ruler. One for a higher up label that can be used on Bordeaux bottles and then a lower line that is needed on my Burgundy style.

I used to use a small ruler to line up the marks but after doing several hundred bottles I can eyeball it just as well. I usually will initially just lay it (don't press down) on the "imaginary line" between the marks and check level once gain.

If its off I can easily pull it right back off and re-center if needed. Usually its pretty darn perfect with the first attempt.

One question.  What's a simple way to get them all lined up properly on the bottles?

 

[Scott B]

GREAT LABELS!!!!!