Sustainable. Biodynamic. Organic. Regenerative. Regenerative Organic. Natural. Every time I look up, there seems to be some new, better way of farming. And that doesn’t count terms that may apply to the actual winemaking process, the entire operation, or just the wineries themselves. Think LEED, SIP
We hear the word “sustainable” so much in wine, that many have come to question what, if anything, it means. Particularly, when we hear about so-called sustainable wine regions or sustainable wineries, it’s natural to wonder what we as consumers are really getting. I’ve (and I think a lot of
“Sustainability is the new paradigm of the 21st century. Producers who do not make sustainability a core part of their business model will become progressively outdated, side-lined by consumers and, possibly, through new international policies.”
João Barroso, Sustainability Coordinator, Wines of Alentejo
With Earth Day upon us, I thought it
I don’t know about you, but Iike a lot of consumers, sustainability has been increasing in importance to me. And given that this is a wine blog that, of course, includes wine. However, when I say “sustainable”, I’m not talking about those B.S. “clean” or “healthy” wines that people peddle
Organic. Biodynamic. Sustainable. Vegan. No Sulfites. We’ve all heard these terms more times than we can count, but what do they mean when
I was just a wine newbie, a neophyte wine drinker when I first stumbled upon Tannat. Mr. Corkscrew and I were visiting Buenos Aires and
Happy New Year y’all. Yes, I know it’s February now, but since I took off January from my roundup, I figured better late than never.
While folks are all geeked out about Valentine’s Day, at our house, it’s all about Mardi Gras. The house has been decorated in purple, green,
