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Organic and biodynamic wine defy industry surplus: BFA
Demand for Australian organic and biodynamic wine continued to increase in 2009/10 despite the wine industry facing one of the largest surpluses in history, according to the Biological Farmers of Australia. Many organic and biodynamic wine producers have reported record sales in the past year and have received international acclaim from the world’s top wine critics and wine shows.
Continue reading...5 Organic Wines Win Grand Gold Medals at BioFach 2010
By Adam Morganstern - Feb 23, 2010
After tasting 622 wines from 19 different countries, an international jury awarded 5 organic wines Grand Gold medals at BioFach 2010 in Nürnberg, Germany. These MUNDUSvini BioFach International Organic Wine awards went to: 2008 Lieserer Rosenlay Riesling Spätlese Feinherb, Weingut Hubertushof GbR, Lieser (Mosel), Germany 2008 Stülb Gelber Muscateller edelsüß, Weingut Stülb, Zell (Mosel), Germany 2003 San Michele [...]
Continue reading...St. Francis Winery: At The Organic Crossroads
By Adam Morganstern - Feb 19, 2010
Winemaker Heather Munden wishes she could just snap her fingers and turn her vineyards organic. The reality is a little harder. “Our first goal is to take 10 acres next to the winery and start with that,” she says. To do the whole thing at once is a little scary for people with no background [...]
Continue reading...Ehlers Estate – Organic Philanthropy
By Adam Morganstern - Feb 17, 2010
We like their organic and biodynamic practices, but we’ve recently learned of another reason to appreciate Napa Valley’s Ehlers Estate. One hundred percent of their proceeds go to the Leducq Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to funding international cardiovascular research. As a passionate philanthropist and a longtime sufferer from heart disease, Jean Leducq, and his [...]
Continue reading...Video Tour of Yorkville Cellars
By Adam Morganstern - Feb 11, 2010
Yorkville Cellars has posted a video tour of their vineyards. Get a tour of their beautiful Mendocino property, courtesy of “Shadow” the dog. For more videos from Yorkville Cellars, check out their youtube channel.
Continue reading...Organic Wine Review – New Site For Reviews
By Organic Wine Review - Feb 9, 2010
Organic Wine Review is a brand new site featuring short, informative and entertaining reviews of organic and biodynamic wines. Their team consists of host Winston Jones, sommelier Jennifer Arye and “average wine guy” Brent Harrison. We will be posting some of their reviews here, and you can find all their videos at their website organicwinereview.com. Here [...]
Continue reading...An Interview With James Milton
By Paul Howard - Jan 4, 2010
Some moons ago I was looking forward to meeting James and Annie Millton at their winery in Gisborne but was thwarted by storms and then a huge landslide that blocked all access. On returning to the UK I exchanged emails with James about organics and biodynamics. With apologies in advance for any misrepresentation, here is [...]
Continue reading...Compañia de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez
By Katarina Maloney - Dec 24, 2009
When I realized that I would be bumming around Spain for a bit, the winemaker I was immediately referred to was Telmo Rodriguez. Besides being one of Spain’s biggest winemakers, Telmo is known for supporting the Return to Terroir movement. He creates authentic Spanish wines at a reasonable price point, in opposition to the popular [...]
Continue reading...“Organic Bubbly” Specials at Organic Wine Company
By Adam Morganstern - Dec 23, 2009
The good news at Organic Wine Company just keeps coming. Organic Wine Journal readers, and everyone else, can take advantage of a 50% shipping discount on organic sparkling wines for the holidays. Just enter code “FS50″ in the coupon box at checkout. 2008 Altana Rosato del Veneto Frizzante – Perlage 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Made in [...]
Continue reading...Mionetto – Organic Prosecco For New Year’s Eve
By Adam Morganstern - Dec 22, 2009
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like the sound of corks popping, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to Champagne. Prosecco, Italy’s famous sparkling wine, makes a great and affordable alternative. We spoke with with Enore Ceola, Managing Director of Mionetto USA, about their success in bringing organic Prosecco into the United States. How is Prosecco doing [...]
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By Adam Morganstern - Feb 24, 2010
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