Sparkling grape juice considered alcohol so minors don't get a taste - CountdownLisa Newlands While it is labelled as non-alcoholic, Countdown is restricting its sale to those over 18 years old. Selling sparkling grape juice as alcohol is a call Countdown felt forced to make, because it would cop backlash if it didn't, the supermarket chain says. Countdown is selling the recently released sparkling grape juice under the same restrictions as real wine, even though there is no trace of alcohol. "The Lindauer Sparkling Grape Juice is a non-alcoholic product and no identification is required to purchase it at Foodstuffs' supermarkets. Sparkling grape juice is a product that is familiar to our customers as a non-alcoholic choice," Laird said.

Source: Stuff November 21, 2017 00:22 UTC