New Alsace chief calls for sweetness code on labels
Sweetness codes could be a feature of every bottle of Alsace wine if the new president of the Alsace trade council has his way.
Stuart Peskett is a UK-based writer and editor with over 20 years’ experience. He is currently head of content at Ad-Rank Media, which specialises in the travel sector. Formerly, he was news editor at Harpers Wine & Spirit (2003-2007), news writer at Squaremeal (2010-2014) and editor of the Whisky Exchange (2014-2018). He has worked as a freelance contributor to Decanter and sub-edited the magazine and Decanter World Wine Awards issue.
Sweetness codes could be a feature of every bottle of Alsace wine if the new president of the Alsace trade council has his way.
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