Typical Wine Label

This is an example of a typical wine label. However it is presented as a brief guide only.  Refer to the full Guide to Wine Law for detailed information about mandatory and optional label requirements.  

See separate information about aligning domestic labels for use in export markets.

WINERY NAME/TRADE MARK/BUSINESS or BRAND NAME (Optional)	Abcwxyz
NAME OF FOOD ‘Wine’, or Grape Varietal Name, or Generic Wine Style Name Eg. Dry Red/White - (a Name is Mandatory, but VARIETY is optional*)	Shiraz
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (Optional*) - (i.e. Region of Grape Origin)	Barossa Valley
VINTAGE (Optional*) - (i.e. Year Grapes Harvested)	2002
VOLUME (Mandatory) (Min. 3.3mm high)	750mL
ALCOHOL CONTENT (Mandatory) (wording is not prescribed)	12.5% ALC/VOL
STANDARD DRINKS (Mandatory)	Approx 7.4 Standard Drinks
Allergens declaration- (Mandatory, where applicable)	Preservative (220) added or, Contains Sulphites [Insert any other prescribed allergenic substances the product contains (eg. egg, milk, nuts etc.]
NAME, ADDRESS (Mandatory) (name and street address of responsible entity - must not be postal address only)	ABZ Co, 15 Street address Suburb/Town/State/PC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (Mandatory)	Wine of Australia or Australian Wine