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Organic and Biodynamic Wine Organic and Biodynamic methods of food production seek to minimize damage to ecosystems and create a stable agriculture into perpetuity. There are several wineries that make excellent wines ahering to strict organic standards, including Frey Vineyards (which you can find in Wild Oats stores that sell wine). Sulfites in Wine 10 reasons to buy organic and biodynamic wine back to: Wine Cellar What are Organic Wines? Under the new USDA National Organic Program, Organic Wines are made from certified organic grapes and contain no additives, such as sulfites or tartaric acid. Wineries that use organic grapes, but add sulfites or other additives can only be labeled “Made with organically grown grapes.” What is Biodynamic® farming? The oldest system of organic agriculture, started in 1924 by German philosopher Rudolph Steiner, which views the farm as a self-sustaining organism within the surrounding ecosystem. The name comes from the Greek word "bio," which means life-energy. It emphasizes animals as part of the farm ecosystem. Many Biodynamic® farms are dairies or farms that raise other animals. Most Biodynamic® farms are in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and are certified by the Demeter organization, founded in 1928. Biodynamic® standards are generally a bit stricter than organic, especially with regard to what is added to the soil. Biodynamic® farming supplements organic methods with homeopathic-like preparations and sprays produced on the farm to enhance and regulate plant growth, compost production, and soil fertility. With certified organic products, consumers are assured that: no harmful synthetic chemicals have been applied to the land for at least 3 years; the farms and processors have been inspected annually by an independent certification agency; only nontoxic, environmentally friendly methods and materials have been used to grow the crop; there has been no commingling of organic and conventional ingredients; nontoxic equipment sanitization and pest-control methods have been used; there has been no exposure to prohibited materials during handling. Brought to you by Frey Vineyards |
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