If your love of wine and spirits is at least as strong as your love of the environment, then let us tempt you with a selection of organic and eco-friendly wines, spirits and sakes below. Simply put, organic wines and biodynamic wines are grown in a way that avoids the use of harmful pesticides on the grapes. Are you a newbie to organic wine? Try out one of the great bottles below. Environmentally conscious alcohol producers put us in good spirits! You can find a few items to add eco-friendly drinks to your mixology repertoire.
Elizabeth Rose Pinot Noir 2006 750mlby ELIZABETH ROSEThe Elizabeth ROSE Pinot Noir comes from a 450 acre vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley named Block House Block House is the largest of our vineyards and is planted to several different grape varietals All 100% Certified Organic The vineyard is named for pioneer George C Yount's block house, the first Kentucky style block house west of the Mississippi In the design of a block house, the top floor juts out over the ground floor so that inhabitants can protect the structure Block houses were often constructed for defense in frontier areasThe Pinot Noir is packed with complex plum, black cherry and wild berry flavors which are all well-distributed and balanced The berry scents are long and persistent and the wine has well concentrated finish The Elizabeth ROSE Pinot Noir is a food friendly wine ready to drink now Organic Wine California Still WineMore
Chateau De La Maltroye Chassagne-montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche 2005 750mlby CHATEAU DE LA MALTROYEChateau de la Maltroye has been practicing various aspects of biodynamic viticulture since1992 when Jean-Pierre Cournut took over the estate from his father Chemical treatments of any kind have never been used With a total 13 hectares of vineyard, Chateau de la Maltroye is privileged to possess the most extensive range of vineyards in Chassagne, including 10 premier cru vineyards According to Jean-Pierre, 'The interest in our wines resides in the terroir'Then there are two cuvees of Morgeots, one from the Vignes Blanches, the other from Feroutes Both cuvees are in a richer style, but the two are never blended together, as Jean-Pierre believes each has its own distinct personalityThe 2005 Morgeots Vignes Blanches is medium yellow in color with a rich yet softly textured palate and good concentration The wine bursts with intensity, with just a shading of oak that fills in the finish Impressive minerality and good acidity with good weight and excellent typicity Organic Wine FRENCH STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSBlack cherry aromas and plum fruit with a hint of mint on the finish This wine is a blend of Cabernet grapes from Redwood Valley and Ukiah, and is aged on French oak Sip it slowly with Fair Trade organic chocolate Organic Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards Chardonnay Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSExperience delicate scents of apple blossom, followed by flavors of pear andripe apple This delicious wine comes from five Redwood Valley and Ukiah Vineyards harvested in September 2005 Light French oak and a buttery mouthcomplement wild caught salmon, savory vegetarian cuisine and platters of cheese and fruit Organic Wine California Still WineMore
Frey Vineyards Syrah Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSAn opulent nose, fragrant with spice and toasty oak Full-bodied, made in the Northern Rhone Valley style, with luscious plum and currant flavors This wine is a blend of grapes from the 27-year-old Butow Vineyard and Frey Vineyards of Redwood Valley Aged on French oak Serve with a roast and scalloped potatoes Organic Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSBlack cherry aromas and plum fruit with a hint of mint on the finish This wine is a blend of Cabernet grapes from Redwood Valley and Ukiah, and is aged on French oak Sip it slowly with Fair Trade organic chocolate Organic Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards Merlot Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSVelvety smooth and ready to drink Plum and cranberry flavors blend with an earthy backbone A blend of Merlot from the Neece Ranch in Redwood Valley and Frey Vineyard's home ranch The limited supply of fruit was harvested October 2005, and aged on French oak Serve with lamb, wild rice and a fruit pie Organic Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINEMore
Sincerity Chardonnay (organically Grown) (chile) 750mlby SINCERITYSincerity Chardonnay has a pale straw color with green hues. Intense aromas of ripe white fruits, vanilla, andmineral notes. On the palate it has good volume and balance, with lots of taste and a soft, long finish.. Pair with pasta with sauteed vegetables, spinach and Roquefort salad and grilled chicken with rosemary. Organic Wine Organic wines ImportedMore
Frey Vineyards Pinot Noir Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSLight and delicate, this Pinot Noir is a harmonious symphony of strawberries, mint and pomegranate The fruit is a blend of Uncle Bob's 28 year old dry farmed vineyard and 11 year old vines from Frey's Potter Valley Vineyard Harvested in Oct 2006 and aged on French Oak Complements fish, fowl, and fruit salads Organic Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards Syrah Organic 2007 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSAn opulent nose, fragrant with spice and toasty oak Full-bodied, made in the Northern Rhone Valley style, with luscious plum and currant flavors This wine is a blend of grapes from the 27-year-old Butow Vineyard and Frey Vineyards of Redwood Valley Aged on French oak Serve with a roast and scalloped potatoes Organic Wine California Still WineMore
Castello Dei Rampolla Vigna D'alceo 2004 750mlby CASTELLO DEI RAMPOLLA For the past ten years Castello dei Rampolla has used only Biodynamic Agriculture The harvest is done manually, selecting only the best grapes Every operation in the field and in the cellar is done following the lunar phases and the biodynamic calendar Castello dei Rampolla uses only estate grown grapes which is why each vintage is often different in quantity and quality It really all depends on natureThe color of the 2004 Vigna dAlceo is a deep purple with the flavor of espresso, sweet melted licorice, black currant jam, tobacco and toasty oak Full-bodied, with super refined tannins There is great intensity, superb purity, and a finish that lingers for nearly a minute Perfect with wild meat, chicken, turkey, ham, aged cheese and mushroomsAntonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 95 Points: The 2004 D'Alceo (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot) is even better It is deceptively rounder and softer than the Sammarco in its expression of cassis, minerals, licorice and sweet, dark fruit Despite the lushness of its ...More
Nuova Cappelletta Barbera Del Monferrato 2006 750mlby NUOVA CAPPELLETTADemeter certified Biodynamic Nuova Cappelletta is an organic estate focused on quality wine making and vineyard management The entire estate is certified for organic farming and meets the much stricter Demeter standards for biodynamic agriculture The picture of the sun and cow horn on the label is a symbolic representations of biodynamic viticulture, as cow horns are used to draw in solar forces2006 is proving to be an outstanding vintage in the Piedmont, and this Barbera is no exception Beautifully balanced with earthy, rustic tones and ripe Barbera fruit, the wine has well balanced acidity, notes of spice and leather, moderate tannins, and a juicy, food friendly personality With a civilized 125% alcohol, it's perfect for summertime outdoor picnics and light, casual sipping Especially good with fresh tomatoes Wine ITALIAN STILL WINEMore
Frey Vineyards White Natural 750mlby FREY VINEYARDSFrey Vineyards is the oldest (since 1980) and largest purely organic winery in the United States Now it is the first in the country to produce Biodynamic' wines Our vineyards and winery are nestled on the slopes of the Redwood Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) in Mendocino County, California, at the headwaters of the Russian River All grapes for the organic wines are grown in accordance with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) For the new estate-bottled Biodynamic' wines, the grapes are grown in accordance with the Demeter Association (an internationally recognized Biodynamic' certification agency) The wines are made with no added sulfites Our innovative winemaking techniques compensate for the lack of this pungent preservative (which can induce headaches, sniffles, and other allergic reactions in some people) The wine is therefore free to reveal its delicate and true flavors Emphasis is on producing wine of the highest quality while caring for planet and palate alike A delicate, soft and fl...More
Castello Dei Rampolla Sammarco Toscana Igt 2004 750mlby CASTELLO DEI RAMPOLLA Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 93 Points: The 2004 Sammarco is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese It exhibits a dark purplish color, along with a wonderfully fragrant nose of spices and violets It is a rich, powerful effort packed with an array of blueberries, blackberries and grilled herbs, showing a layered personality and an imposing tannic structure that will require patience This gorgeously pure wine should drink effortlessly to age 25 A recent bottle of the 1988 was still youthful and full of life Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029 High-density vineyards, biodynamic farming and low yields are the hallmarks of the wines of Castello dei Rampolla, located in the prestigious Conca d-Oro in Panzano Despite its elegant name Castello di Rampolla is a small, family-run property with a decidedly artisanal approach to working in both the vineyards and the cellar The estate produces big, concentrated wines with imposing tannic structures that have proven to be extremely ageworthy Wine...More
Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.
Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming that treats farms as individual organisms with an emphasis on the interrelationship of the soil, plants and animals as a closed, self-nourishing system.
Though this term has been subject to considerable debate, for our purposes, organic food and fibers are produced without using most pesticides and fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge.