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If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
Losing an entire crop to pests and fungi is just not an option, considering wineries harvest grapes only once a year. This means that the traditional way of keeping a healthy vineyard is by spraying it with all kinds of chemicals: pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers.
Organic wines are just the opposite. They’re wines made from grapes grown without artificial additives. Instead, winemakers use natural fertilizers and plant-based insect repellents. It goes without saying this is a lot harder and often more expensive than just spraying the vineyards with hazardous chemicals.
California is committed to green practices, and these include protecting the soil, air and water. This is more than going organic, it’s about being sustainable, and that’s where the sunny region excels.
Water and energy efficiency, soil health, pest and waste management, protection of the wildlife habitat and working with local suppliers. It all adds up to a healthy environment that results in tasty and responsible wine.
One billion bottles of organic wine are expected to be consumed in the next few years globally, but there’s still a long way to go. Only 2.4% of California’s vineyards are certified organic.
Ultimately, it’s wine consumers who have the last word about organic grape farming, meaning we must be picky and prefer organic wines over standard products. ‘Certified Organic’ is what you want to find on a wine label, and the more we buy, the more pressure non-organic producers will feel.
To get you started, here’s a list or organic wineries in California:
Pick with your eyes closed because these wineries craft sustainable, organic wines, yes, but they’re also delicious! Let’s all drink more organic wine and support the grape growers and winemakers that are changing the future for good, one bottle at a time.
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,
If you’ve ever gone wine tasting and heard all these different wine terms, words and phrases, but had no idea what any of it meant, don’t worry about it,