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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by seszett on Sunday June 27, 2021 @12:18PM (#27652795)
I still don't understand why you would call Champagne something that does not come from Champagne, can't you just call it New South Wales or Napa Valley or wherever you are making it?

How is it not misleading to call it by the name of a place that it does not come from?

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Re:The EU’s disputed system of geographical indications is t... by newnamenewface on Monday June 28, 2021 @10:14AM (#27662245)
Because champagne is a synonym for 'sparkling wine' as well as a region at this point.
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