Wine & Brewery Labels — Craft Beverage Labeling for Canadian Wineries & Breweries

Your wine or craft beer deserves a label as premium as the product inside. We design and print CFIA-compliant labels for Niagara wineries, local breweries, craft distilleries, and beverage producers. From bold hop-forward IPA designs to elegant wine labels—we bring your vision to life with compliance built-in.

Wine Label Requirements (CFIA & AAFC)

Mandatory Wine Label Information

• Product Name ("Wine" or varietal, e.g., "Cabernet Sauvignon")
• Type of Wine (red, white, rosé, sparkling, fortified)
• Alcohol Content (%ABV, e.g., "12.5% alc./vol.")
• Origin/Region ("Niagara," "Ontario," or "Product of Canada")
• Sulphites Declaration ("Contains sulphites")
• Net Volume (750 mL, 375 mL, etc.)
• Winery Name & Address
• Bilingual (French & English) - All mandatory info

Optional Wine Label Elements

• Vintage year (2020, 2021, etc.)
• Terroir description (climate, soil, grapes)
• Tasting notes (berry, oak, floral)
• Food pairings
• Winemaker signature
• QR code (linking to winery website)

Beer Label Requirements (CFIA & AAFC)

Mandatory Beer Label Information

• Product Type ("Beer," "Lager," "IPA," "Stout," etc.)
• Alcohol Content (%ABV, e.g., "5.5% alc./vol.")
• Brewery Name & Address
• Origin ("Brewed in Niagara," "Product of Canada")
• Net Volume (473 mL, 355 mL, 12 oz, etc.)
• Bilingual (French & English)

Optional Beer Label Elements

• Hop profile (IBUs, hop varieties)
• Beer style guide (ABV, IBU, color)
• Tasting notes
• Brewing date or best-before date
• QR code (brewery website, Instagram)
• Awards or certifications (if applicable)

Premium Wine & Brewery Label Design

Design Styles

• Classic/Elegant - Timeless wine designs, gold foil, script fonts (premium positioning)
• Modern/Bold - Contemporary breweries, graphic design, vibrant colors
• Rustic/Artisanal - Hand-drawn, vintage aesthetic, craft positioning
• Minimalist - Clean, white space, high-end apple/terroir focus
• Storytelling - Regional imagery, family history, heritage narratives

Design Elements We Offer

• Custom illustration or photography
• Foil stamping (gold, silver, copper)
• Embossing & debossing (raised/recessed text)
• Spot UV coating (highlight select areas, e.g., logo, text)
• Die-cut shapes (custom label outlines)
• Label combinations (front + back, neck label + front)

Label Material Options for Wine & Beer

Premium Vinyl (BOPP Gloss/Matte)

• Moisture-resistant (ideal for condensation on bottles)
• Professional, polished appearance
• Durable adhesive
• Cost: $0.12-$0.20 per label
• Best for: Wine bottles (cellar storage), beer bottles

Paper with Waterproof Topcoat

• Premium paper aesthetic
• Water-resistant coating
• Slightly higher cost than standard paper
• Cost: $0.10-$0.18 per label
• Best for: Gift bottles, limited editions

Clear Vinyl (For Transparent/Craft Bottles)

• Shows label text over bottle color
• Modern, clean aesthetic
• Waterproof
• Cost: $0.15-$0.25 per label

Niagara Wine Label Design Example

Challenge: Boutique winery wanted to refresh label for flagship Chardonnay. Needed to maintain brand identity while modernizing design.

Solution: We designed elegant new label featuring local vineyard watercolor imagery, gold foil embossing on winery name, maintained French bilingual layout, ensured all CFIA requirements were met.

Result: Label won design recognition, winery reports increased shelf appeal & wine sales +30% post-rebrand.

Craft Brewery Label Design Example

Challenge: New IPA-focused brewery needed 4 label designs for initial launch (IPA, Lager, Stout, Porter) with cohesive system.

Solution: We created bold graphic system with hop iconography, brewery logo, style-specific color coding. All 4 labels CFIA-compliant, ready to print.

Result: Brewery launched on schedule, logos scalable across merchandise & social media, production-ready from day one.

Wine & Beer Label Pricing

Design Services:

• Single label design: $250-$500
• Label series (3-4 designs): $600-$1,200

Printing (per unit):

• 100 labels: $60-$150
• 500 labels: $120-$250
• 1,000 labels: $200-$400
• 5,000 labels: $600-$1,200

Premium Finishes (add per label):

• Foil stamping: +$0.10-$0.20
• Embossing: +$0.05-$0.15
• Spot UV: +$0.03-$0.08

FAQ: Wine & Brewery Labels

Q: Can I print neck labels separately from front labels?
A: Yes. Neck labels have different dimensions & adhesion requirements. We can produce both.

Q: Do I need French on the label?
A: Yes, for commercial sale in Canada. All mandatory info must be bilingual.

Q: Can you verify my label for CFIA compliance?
A: Yes. Our team reviews alcohol content, sulphites declaration, bilingual text, and origin statement before printing.

Q: What's the lead time for premium labels (foil, embossing)?
A: Typically 7-10 business days. Express available.

Ready to Label Your Wine or Craft Beer?

Let's create a label that sells your product. Get a free design consultation & quote for your beverage line today.