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Wine Goes Organic
The tipple trend of the moment, organic wines are flying off the liquor store shelves
By Billy Munnelly and Kato Wake
Wineries worldwide are embracing organics – even some of the big boys. This year Chile’s Cono Sur invested in carbon credits to offset the carbon dioxide generated in transporting its wines. It also hopes to have an entirely organic lineup by harvest 2009. Look for the labels – they’ll all feature a bicycle.
France is a leader in the production of organic wines. In particular, the warm, windswept climate of the Rhône Valley suits organics – growers there seldom spray for problems caused by humidity and rain. The Perrin family is one of the largest organic wine producers. Try one of their heartwarming, earthy reds, like Perrin Nature Côtes-du-Rhône 2004, France, $17.
And in our own backyard, Franco-Canadian venture Le Clos Jordanne in Niagara, Ont. is producing outstanding organic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Look for it at local liquor stores and on restaurant wine lists. We recommend Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2005, Niagara, $35.
More Canadian Organic Winemakers
- Deep Creek Wine Estate (B.C.)
- Hainle Vineyards (B.C.)
- Summerhill Estate (B.C.)
- Frogpond Farm (Ont.)
- Malivoire (Ont.)
- L’Acadie Vineyards (N.S.)
First published in Wish April 2008
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