Trading Standards have seized a number of cases of counterfeit wine labelled as Jacob’s Creek from the Canton Area of Cardiff.
The wine includes:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
- Merlot 2009
- Semillon Savignon Blanc 2008
- Chardonnay 2009
- Semillon Chardonnay 2009
The counterfeit wines have been sampled and tested and there are no indications that the contents are harmful to health if consumed. However, this counterfeit product is of very low quality and substandard taste.
Consumers are advised that the lower bottom label on the back of each counterfeit bottle includes a spelling mistake – below the text ‘SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA’ appears some smaller text, ‘WINE OF AUSTRLIA’, where the word ‘Australia’ is missing an ‘a’.
Investigations by the Food Standards Agency in conjunction with Trading Standards, with assistance from trade mark owner Pernod Ricard, have revealed that these counterfeit wines have been offered for sale to customers in independent wholesalers and a number of small independent retail outlets.
Councillor Judith Woodman, Cardiff Council Deputy Leader said: “Cardiff consumers need to be alert to the possibility that bottles sold in local outlets bearing the incorrect label are counterfeit and if found, should be reported to Trading Standards as soon as possible.
If you are concerned that you may have bought any counterfeit wine, you should contact Trading Standards on 029 20 87 2059 or email [email protected]
