F15A

1

For the purposes of this article—

a

“wine” (except when used in the expression “wine fortified for distillation”) means the intoxicating liquor and other liquids specified in column 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to this Order, other than wine fortified for distillation; and

b

“wine fortified for distillation” has the same meaning as in the additional notes to Chapter 22 of the Combined Nomenclature.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), when sold in the glass or other vessel from which it is intended to be drunk, for consumption on the premises at which it is sold—

a

wine shall be sold only in, or in a multiple of, the following quantities, that is to say, 125 ml and 175 ml; and

b

wine fortified for distillation shall be sold only in, or in a multiple of, the following quantities, that is to say, 50 ml and 70 ml,

and, in either case, only if a statement in writing of the kind required by subparagraph (c) of article 5(1) is displayed or otherwise provided as required by that sub-paragraph.

3

Nothing in this article shall make unlawful the sale—

a

at the express request of the buyer, of any mixture of liquids containing, in a quantity not permitted by this article—

i

wine; or

ii

wine fortified for distillation; or

b

of wine in a quantity of less than 75 ml, without the display or provision of a statement in writing of the kind referred to in paragraph (2).