A very special-occasion bottle to remember, but i only want to save the label.
2006-07-29 18:30:55 · 10 answers · asked by spike 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
steam it over hot water until the glue softens, then you can peel it off in one piece.
2006-07-29 18:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Carly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how the label is stuck on. If it is a slef adhesive label the heat is needed, if an water soluble paste then soakingin warm water.
If this is a wine from a new world country or a very recent wine from the old world it is likely to be self adhesive. Pour boiling water into the bottle, leave for 5-10 minutes and see if you canb peel the label off.
Otherwise try soaking the bottle in a bowl of warm water and see if the label comes off.
Sometimes the label is stubborn -- you can use a 'label-lifter' - which is a sheet of clear plastic with a strong adhesive that fixes to the label and strips it off.
See this page for info on removing labels - http://www.winelabels.org/remove.htm
2006-07-30 06:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submerge the bottle in luke warm water for about 1/2 hour. The label will slide right off and it will not damage the label. It will need to be laid out on a paper towel for a day to dry. When you remove it, if it does not slide off very easily, soak it a little longer. Do not add oils or soap to the water.
2006-07-30 01:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by amoroushotmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are specialized kits from wine stores that will allow you to preserve the wine label. Many wine buffs and connoisseurs do this and save the wine label and record their wine tastings on a wine journal.
You can try looking at http://www.oenophilia.com. They have all kinds of accessories for wines.
2006-07-30 01:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by ChiefHolepuncher-X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using steam to loosen the glue and a razor to get the edge up
2006-07-30 01:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a hair dryer and blow on it till the glue melts than just peel it off.. i heard this works but i have not tried it out myself
2006-07-30 02:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by claudieelicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a sink full of water and leave it for an hour or so.
2006-07-30 01:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moist heat.
2006-07-30 02:51:55 · answer #8 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site has quite a few ideas.
http://www.beekmanwine.com/prevtopr.htm
2006-07-30 01:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by sarah_lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should save both. they re nothing seperated
2006-07-30 01:33:25 · answer #10 · answered by Sergio P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋