The European Union is refusing to allow the distribution of a British-made wine that has been subject to an alcohol reduction process. Spinning cone technology is widely, though quietly, used around the world to make wines lighter, purportedly without affecting flavor or aroma.
The EU says the wine can still be sold; it just can't be called "wine."
The bureaucrats suggest, as an entirely reasonable marketing alternative, "grape product."
Isn't British wine an oxymoron? Much like British cuisine?
Posted by: Richard | 04/09/2009 at 10:24 AM
British wine is made for British cuisine. They match perfectly.
Posted by: Tom | 04/09/2009 at 10:36 AM
British cuisine is back. Bangers and mash, and shepherds pie can still be had but the best restaurants are rediscovering pre-rationing cooking. English wine, not so much. If climate does warm a bit more though, they should be able to produce outstanding sparkling wine. The chalk downs (and the White Cliffs) are an extension of the underlying stratum found in Champagne and Cognac.
Posted by: Wally | 04/09/2009 at 12:56 PM
Far be it from me to agree with anything that the EU says...but on this one!
Should we just build a fence around Greater England to keep the stupidity in?
I'd suggest the same for the US but I don't think we can afford that much fence.
Posted by: fish | 04/09/2009 at 01:18 PM