In what has now become an ongoing topic for us, I have come across another viewpoint on the wine labeling controversy in Canada. Beppi Crosariol has written a nice piece on the labeling controversy while also raising some excellent points on the source of grapes and juice for wines, and not just wines sold in [...]
Since my original posting on a growing wine labeling controversy in BC, there have been some noteworthy updates on the issue.
October 16, 2009
Peter Mitham reported on Wines & Vines that the growing public outcry and increasing media attention have resulted in announced changes in Canadian wine labels.
Canadian Wine Labels Will Change
Ontario and British Columbia address [...]
As consumers we all want to be told the truth, or least some reasonable facsimile of the truth, regarding the products and services we purchase. Sit back for a couple of moments while I tell you a little tale about winemakers, government agencies and truth in advertising or in this case labeling. Imagine you [...]