# 26 U.S.C. § 5387: Agricultural wines

Source: OLRC release point 119-134 <https://uscode.house.gov/us/usc/119-134/t26/s5387>. Cite pinpoints as 26 U.S.C. § 5387(a)(1).

## § 5387(a) 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).

## § 5387(b) 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.

## § 5387(c) Restriction on blending

Wines from different agricultural commodities shall not be blended together.

## Connections

Cites: § 5382 Cellar treatment of natural wine

Cited by: none

## Prior provisions

- A prior section 5387, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 671, consisted of provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 85–859.

## Amendments

- 1958-09-02: [Pub. L. 85-859](/26/act/85-859.md), 72 Stat. 1386
- 1968-10-22: [Pub. L. 90-619](/26/act/90-619.md), 82 Stat. 1237
- 1976-10-04: [Pub. L. 94-455](/26/act/94-455.md), 90 Stat. 1834