Spicy Shrimp Dip and Wine Pairing
There are all sorts of cuisines that a use hot spices and peppers to bring out the flavors in foods, but what type of wine do you pair with them?
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Recycle Your Wine
Have you ever had a recipe that called for a couple tablespoons to a cup of wine, but you did not want to open a fresh bottle, or did not have one on hand?
Recycle Your Sangria
Have you ever wondered what to do with your left over Sangria? You already went through so much trouble making Sangria with your open bottles of wine from that big party and cutting up all that fresh organic fruit.
The Future of Organic Wine
At Friday’s vote, an impassioned debate arose whether the board was responsible for the allergic properties of sulfur dioxide. “‘Organic’ isn’t necessarily synonymous with an allergen–free zone,” pointed out NOSB chair Tracy Miedema. “Organic should be about agriculture, first and foremost.”
Sulfites On Your Terms
Once the truth about sulfites and other potential allergy culprits is understood, then the consumer can finally make an educated decision and be exposed to more wines to enjoy.
Prosecco Brings You Bubbles
Prosecco is protected as a DOC within Italy, an Italian abbreviation for “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” or “Controlled Denomination of Origin” which is a certification given to wines.
The Fight for Organic Wine
The time has come. Organic wine consumers now have the power to help change the USDA’s definition of Organic Wines. The change will bring about a huge resurgence in consumers’ opinions about organic wines. Not only will consumers be less confused, but they will be reassured that the wines they are consuming are truly organic!
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) In Wine
Today, the use of sulfur dioxide (SO2) is widely accepted as a useful winemaking aide. It is used as a preservative because of its anti-oxidative and anti-microbial properties in wine, but also as a cleaning agent for barrels and winery facilities.
Organic Grapes
Once upon a time, all food and wine was organic and it was not necessary to have a word associated with these products. It was just “food” and “wine”. What does the word organic really mean?
Eat & Drink Organic
ating organic is no longer a trend. We have experienced a surge of national grocery store chains carrying organic products and even producing their own organic labels. We no longer live in a world where you have to belong to a coop or shop only at farmers markets to receive our organic goods.
No Chemicals
It is no secret that many farmers use pesticides, herbicides or fungicides to rid their farms of pests, mold and other unwanted problems.
Natural Wines
I thought all wine was natural”. This is the largest misconception that wineries, retailers, restaurants and wholesalers hear on a daily basis, but not too long ago this was true.
