California wine label

The label on the wine can be related to the wine. The Design of the wine label is also a reason for consumers to buy. Wine labels also provide a lot of information. In contrast, some wine labels are too complex and they raise more questions than they have answered. However, the label of California wine is very clear and easy to understand.

Here are the California wine label information you must know

1 Name

It can be the name of a winery or brand.

2 wine varieties

The name of one or more grape varieties may be the name of the area attached to the label. However, at least 75% of the names used for naming are made from this wine grape, such as "Xinfanzi." The name comes from two or more wine grapes and the name should show the percentage of each wine grape.

3 Appellation of Origin

Origin refers to where the wine is produced

4 special vineyards

If the label shows the name of a private vineyard, 95% of the wine grapes must come from this vineyard.

5 years

This is the year of grape picking. At least 95% of the wine is produced from grapes picked in that year and the name of the producing area must be stated on the label.

6 Alcohol content

This content percentage is usually between 12% and 14%.

7 Names and producer addresses

- The name and address enclosed by "Bottled by" are enforced by the wine label. The following are also forcibly added to "Bottling."

- "Produced by" or "made by," means that at least 75% of the wine's name was fermented at the designated place.

- "Blended by" means that the designated winery mixes the wine with other wines at the prescribed location.

- "Cellared by", Vinted by", or Prepared by" means the designated cellar location. If all grape and wine bottling companies in a viticulture area are to produce red wine, they are allowed to join the "Estate bottled" organization. The winery owns or controls these vineyards; the wines must be produced in a continuous process and the process is not subject to time gaps.