Europe and US agree on wine.  Add/Read Comments

With agreement over the restricted use of 17 names in the US and wine-making practicies now recognised, the EU and USA end their 20-year wine war. Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne and Sherry are all covered and oak chips and preservatives too.

The Times
"As part of a transatlantic wine agreement, European producers have won strict measures governing the use of famous European wine names 'including champagne, port and sherry' in the United States. But it comes at a price: Europe will have to allow Americans to sell wine made using shockingly non- traditional methods."