The film gives an overview of the EU wine regime, informs about EU wine production, consumption and the position of the European wine market on the world market and illustrates some wine making practices. The ready-to-broadcast piece includes original quotes from Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development Mariann Fischer Boel. The main emphasis is put on the Communication "Towards a Sustainable European Wine Sector" which will be presented by the European Commission on 22 June 2006.