How To Easily Remove Wine Labels (with video) - The DIY Nuts 1. Fill the sink with warm water. 2. Add 5-10 tablespoons to the mixture in the sink. 3. Place the wine bottle in the sink (make sure that it fills up so that the labels are submerged in water). 4. Soak for 30 minutes 5. Pull label or scrape the label off. 6. Use a green ruff sponge, old plastic credit card, or steel wool if any areas are stubborn.