Organic Wines
Organic wines come from grapes like ‘normal’ wines, look and smell like ‘normal’ wines and contain alcohol like ‘normal’ wines. Yet they differ in that they are produced without synthetic pesticides and herbicides. This keeps them free from all those man made toxins that find their way into the food chain and eventually into you. Hardly surprisingly, bad hangovers and allergic reactions tend to be lessened with organic wines. They often reflect more fully the character of the region in which the grapes are grown because they haven’t been standardised by chemical interference.
Please see our Organic Groceries page for our pricelist, or register for our Organic Groceries Delivery Service now!
What are vegetarian and vegan wines? In wine making, the process where fermented wine is cleared of sediment is called fining. Many fining agents contain animal gelatin or fish-based products to speed and ease the process. These wines aren’t suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Egg white or similar milk-based products are also used which renders these wines fine for vegetarians but not vegans.
Some organic wine manufacturers use inert clay and other natural substances. Wines fined in this way are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Of course, some dedicated and very patient wine makers leave the sediment to settle naturally!
What are biodynamic wines? Based on Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy, biodynamic methods are both organic and rooted in the seasons. The timing of all aspects of cultivation, harvesting and winemaking are all dictated by and based upon a detailed knowledge of astrology and astronomy. Special sprays of homeopathic strengths are used to increase fertility of the soil and protect the vines from pests and diseases. The Demeter Association certifies biodynamic vineyards.
