Cnn.com explains why government regulations in France concerning labels on wine are hurting sales in the US. Regulations specify that wine makers use region, not grape variety, on the label. As a result, wines from Chile and Australia are far outselling the French in the hugely important American market--if only because consumers want to understand what it is they are buying. Some people in the industry are pushing for a change. Here is an example and an explanation of the French wine label. And here is an example of label of an Australian wine that is breaking sales records for imports.
