NZ sweet wines now legal
Until now New Zealand dessert wines have been banned from Europe but after 15 years of lobbying they can legally be imported. The new legislation sees a relaxation of the rules on EU countries importing wine with a natural potential alcohol level of more than 15%, which applies to most sweet New Zealand wines.
David Cox of New Zealand Wine Growers said he believed the wines would be a success, being exceptionally good quality, and that the trade have been waiting impatiently to be able to sell them.