How to get the wine you really want

Re:How to get the wine you really want by nkurz on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:24PM (#12886335)

I'd also be interested to know about the flavoring used. It seems like this would run afoul of the US labeling laws for vodka, which require it to be "without distinctive character, aroma, or taste". This technicality of course doesn't mean that it's not done exactly as Andrew describes.

Here's a couple background articles on the bottler's role, without specific reference to flavorings:

http://adiforums.com/index.php?/topic/452-whiskey-bottling-v...

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-18360315

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Re:How to get the wine you really want by lisper on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:34PM (#12886376)

> It seems like this would run afoul of the US labeling laws for vodka, which require it to be "without distinctive character, aroma, or taste".

That seems improbable because flavored vodkas are common.

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Re:How to get the wine you really want by maxerickson on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:42PM (#12886412)

That rule is specific to products labeled "Vodka".

Flavored vodka has to include the flavor on the label. Pages 2 and 11:

https://www.ttb.gov/spirits/bam/chapter4.pdf

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Re:How to get the wine you really want by lisper on Sunday November 06, 2016 @01:56PM (#12886476)

Ah. Well, what can I say? I can easily tell the difference between different vodkas in blind tastings, though I can't necessarily tell you which is which. But my wife can consistently pick her favorite vodka out of a blind lineup.

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