More handy wine tips

BY Robert Mayne

The description on Australian wine labels is governed by Australia law. For example, it is mandatory to stipulate alcohol by volume, number of standard drinks, name of maker, volume contained in the bottle (or other container).  Export labels are also governed by Australia law and by the laws of the importing country. For example the American Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol and Firearms is the division of the U.S. Treasury responsible for national policy, whereas the 50 different States also usually have different local laws. It's a bit of a nightmare for Australian exporters.

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