FRANCE: Winemakers on trial in sugar scandal
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 27 January 2009
Fifty-three French winemakers may face fines or prison after admitting that they illegally added extra sugar to their wines to increase alcohol levels.
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Fifty-three French winemakers may face fines or prison after admitting that they illegally added extra sugar to their wines to increase alcohol levels.

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