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> How about instead of changing the front label there is a label on rear
that
> simply says: 1995 Lafite Rothchild contains 70% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, 3%
> Cab Franc, 2%
Petit Verdot. Small label all white no graphics ingredient
> type on rear that could be applied.
>
> No change to front of label.

I'm definitely in favour of defining varietal contents on bottles and the
above suggestion sounds very practical and in fact is being practised by
many vintners today.

I agree that terroire is very important, as are the skills of the
viticulturalist and the winemaker. I understand that these factors make one
Chardonnay taste very different from another and experience and my
particular taste (or lack thereof) will lead me prefer one over the other.
The hints provided by the area of origin of the wine, the winemaker, and the
declared bottle contents will provide me with hints as to what I can expect
from the product.

The buyers of plonk really don't give a shit what you put on the label, they
only want price... and perhaps alcohol content. Those who are interested in
the product will appreciate hints as to what they can expect in the glass.
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Regards
Chuck
So much wine; So little time!

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