In general
Wines made from agricultural products other than the juice of fruit shall be made in accordance with good commercial practice as may be prescribed by the Secretary by regulations. Wines made in accordance with such regulations shall be classed as “standard agricultural wines”. Wines made under this section may be cellar treated under the provisions of section 5382(a) and (c).
Limitations
No wine spirits may be added to wines produced under this section, nor shall any coloring material or herbs or other flavoring material (except hops in the case of honey wine) be used in their production.
Restriction on blending
Wines from different agricultural commodities shall not be blended together.
Pub. L. 85–859, title II, § 20172 Stat. 1386 Pub. L. 90–619, § 582 Stat. 1237 Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A)90 Stat. 1834 (Added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736 68A Stat. 671 Pub. L. 85–859A prior section 5387, , , consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 94–4551976— struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
Pub. L. 90–6191968—Subsec. (a). inserted reference to subsec. (a) of section 5382.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
Pub. L. 90–619section 6 of Pub. L. 90–619section 5373 of this titleAmendment by effective on first day of first month which begins 90 days or more after , see , set out as a note under .