Brand- Used by the bottler to recognize the product. Any name is suitable as chosen by the bottler as long as it is not misleading to the consumer.Vintage- Ninety-five percent or more grapes in the wine were grown in that year.
Appellation of Origin- The name of the place in which the greater part of the grapes in the wine were grown.
Viticultural Area- An area that is a grape-growing area with soil, climate, history and geographical features that distinguish it from the areas around it.
Net Contents- The quantity of the product in the container in metric units.
Varietal Designations- The name of the leading grapes in the wine. Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel are the example. A varietals designation means that at least 75 % of the grapes used in the wine are of that mixture.
Estate Bottled- One hundred percent of the wine came from grapes grown on land prohibited or owned by the winery. The winery must complete the complete wine making process on their premises.
Name and Address- The bottler or importer's name or trade name and address should appear on the wine label. If the wine is imported, it should be followed by the name and address of the importer.
Country of Origin- Necessary for all imported wines, for example "Product of (name of country)".
Alcohol Content- Alcohol content in percent by volume must show on the wine label.
Declaration of Sulfites- Necessary if the wine contains 10 or more parts per million of sulfur dioxide.
Health Warning Statement- "GOVERNMENT WARNING" should appear on all alcoholic beverages containing .5% or more alcohol.
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