What does the EU-UK reset mean for wine?

Speaking on Tuesday, Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association welcomed the reset, noted that anything that improves the relationships and practical arrangements with the EU is “great news”. However he warned that “as ever the devil is in the detail” and he looked forward to seeing the legal texts over the coming weeks.

“For the UK wine sector, where imports account for 99% the wine enjoyed by UK consumers, we want to ensure that any new rules and obligations work for the UK market,” he said.

Speaking at the London Wine Fair on Monday – before the full announcement – he pointed out that the reset however was not going to be either “a panacea” or a return to the customs union or single market.

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