Bonny Doon Harvest 2012
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Ehlers Estate Harvest 2012
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Gilles Louvet Harvest 2012
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Vivac Vineyards Harvest 2012
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Quivira Vineyards and Winery
Quivira offers visitors a colorful 1-acre produce garden, a variety of farm animals, a Steelhead spawning stream, a picnic area, and artisan winemaking.
Sustainable does not mean Organic
For those of us, that believe “terrior” has an affect on the final prodcut, sustainable winegrowing is particularly relevant. Caring for the vineyard’s soil and environment is, in affect, preserving the terroir.
Biodynamic and Organic Wine at Ampelos Cellars
Now I don’t claim to be a farmer, but as a Sommelier, I do believe that great wines are made in the vineyard, and I’ve got to believe that if you grow any type of food, you want to first assure that your produce is the best it can be.
Winemaker’s Words
Let’s face it, as much as you would like to visit wineries, enjoy in the breathtaking landscapes, get mesmerized by the winemakers passion, and become all warm and fuzzy inside with fine wine, not all of us have the opportunity to do this.
Chacewater Winery
By producing only small lots and using only the finest natural ingredients Chacewater is able to produce artisanal products of distinction.
5 Organic Wine-of-the-Month Clubs To Try
Here’s a way to expand your repertoire and help the Earth at the same time. Organic wines — made from grapes and other ingredients grown without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides — are ideal for oenophiles concerned about their health and the planet
Sustainable Wine for a Saturday Night
I’ve come across the Organic Wine Exchange, but don’t know much about the sustainability options for wine. Then yesterday, shopping in our local Whole Foods, we found a section called “environmentally-friendly wines.”
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?
