Comments on: Organic Wine is Green, Hearty, and Perfect Way to Unwind http://jollygreengirl.com/organic-wine-is-green-hearty-and-perfect-way-to-unwind/ Stylish Green Living Served Daily Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:37:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jenn http://jollygreengirl.com/organic-wine-is-green-hearty-and-perfect-way-to-unwind/#comment-85 Jenn Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:56:53 +0000 http://jollygreengirl.com/?p=7#comment-85 I just came across this post, so I apologize for the late comments. Love your blog Jolly Green Girl! There are many "unlabeled" wineries that participate in organic or sustainable practices. You'd be surprised that the nuber is bigger than you think. Many choose not to get the organic certification for a couple of reasons: 1. There are few grocery and retail stores that carry mostly organic items. Most stores have an organic section or aisle. This is where wines with a certified organic stamp on them are placed. Since placement is everything (Location, Location, Location) many choose not to spend the money to get the certification which brings me to the next reason. 2. It is extremely costly to obtain organic certification. While it is definitely important to be responsible in farming practices, many wineries choose to do it quietly. Certification is a very lengthy process taking years. Once you obtain organic certification, it can be taken away because of pesticides used in another vineyard close by end up airborne and in your vineyard. By the way, Organic certification in the US now also allows 17 different pesticides to be used. Those in the know are cautious about companies they choose to buy from with that in mind....with or without the organic certification stamp on it. I just came across this post, so I apologize for the late comments. Love your blog Jolly Green Girl!

There are many “unlabeled” wineries that participate in organic or sustainable practices. You’d be surprised that the nuber is bigger than you think. Many choose not to get the organic certification for a couple of reasons: 1. There are few grocery and retail stores that carry mostly organic items. Most stores have an organic section or aisle. This is where wines with a certified organic stamp on them are placed. Since placement is everything (Location, Location, Location) many choose not to spend the money to get the certification which brings me to the next reason. 2. It is extremely costly to obtain organic certification. While it is definitely important to be responsible in farming practices, many wineries choose to do it quietly. Certification is a very lengthy process taking years. Once you obtain organic certification, it can be taken away because of pesticides used in another vineyard close by end up airborne and in your vineyard.

By the way, Organic certification in the US now also allows 17 different pesticides to be used. Those in the know are cautious about companies they choose to buy from with that in mind….with or without the organic certification stamp on it.

]]> By: Hip Green Living » Bonterra Chardonnay is a Crisp and Fruity Certified Organic Wine http://jollygreengirl.com/organic-wine-is-green-hearty-and-perfect-way-to-unwind/#comment-30 Hip Green Living » Bonterra Chardonnay is a Crisp and Fruity Certified Organic Wine Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:05:43 +0000 http://jollygreengirl.com/?p=7#comment-30 [...] a bottle of white wine to go with fish we got at Wegmans. At the local wine store, I came across certified Organic wines from Bonterra Vineyards in Mendocino County. The 2006 Chardonnay was on [...] [...] a bottle of white wine to go with fish we got at Wegmans. At the local wine store, I came across certified Organic wines from Bonterra Vineyards in Mendocino County. The 2006 Chardonnay was on [...]

]]> By: Erika http://jollygreengirl.com/organic-wine-is-green-hearty-and-perfect-way-to-unwind/#comment-14 Erika Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:06:20 +0000 http://jollygreengirl.com/?p=7#comment-14 Well don't forget to pair it with some organic chocolates:) Nice article - I have to admit I hadn't thought about making wine a priority on my organic purchases list. I look forward to the follow up article and would like to no more about the pros and cons of sulfites. Warm Regards, Erika Well don’t forget to pair it with some organic chocolates:) Nice article - I have to admit I hadn’t thought about making wine a priority on my organic purchases list. I look forward to the follow up article and would like to no more about the pros and cons of sulfites.

Warm Regards,
Erika

]]> By: Alcohol Posts » Organic Wine is Green, Hearty, and Perfect Way to Unwind http://jollygreengirl.com/organic-wine-is-green-hearty-and-perfect-way-to-unwind/#comment-3 Alcohol Posts » Organic Wine is Green, Hearty, and Perfect Way to Unwind Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:48:15 +0000 http://jollygreengirl.com/?p=7#comment-3 [...] Susie wrote a fantastic post today on “Organic Wine is Green, Hearty, and Perfect Way to Unwind”Here’s ONLY a quick extractI have to admit; I am a huge fan of wine. There’s nothing like winding down a day with a glass of Pinot Noir; I am especially big fan of French Wine. But I do wonder how Eco-friendly is wine exactly? There’sa new trend of many wineries … [...] [...] Susie wrote a fantastic post today on “Organic Wine is Green, Hearty, and Perfect Way to Unwind”Here’s ONLY a quick extractI have to admit; I am a huge fan of wine. There’s nothing like winding down a day with a glass of Pinot Noir; I am especially big fan of French Wine. But I do wonder how Eco-friendly is wine exactly? There’sa new trend of many wineries … [...]

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