| Organic Wine | Price | Desc |
|---|---|---|
 | 9.99 | Finca Luzon 2007 Verde - Mourvedre Red Wine Red Wine by Finca Luzon from Jumilla, Spain. Made from 100% organic Monastrell. Red cherry in color with a violet rim. Mature red fruit combined with slightly nutty aromas. Meaty on the palate with great fruitiness. This is a structured and well balanced wine. |
 | 10.29 | Finca Luzon 2006 Verde - Mourvedre Red Wine Red Wine by Finca Luzon from Jumilla, Spain. Estate bottled. This wine is produced under organic regulations established under U.S.A guidelines with grapes grown from organic agriculture and it is certified organic by the USDA National Organic Program. Deep violet color, with intense aromas of blueberries, minerals and leather. Layers of plums and blackberry with solid tannins on the palate. |
 | 10.79 | De Martino 2007 Organic Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine White Wine by De Martino from Chile, South America. The DeMartino family has been producing wine in Chile's famous Maipo Valley for almost 70 years. Delicate use of oak adds complexity, but the strength of DeMartino wines is in their fruit, which results in big, rich, extracted flavors. These wines are concentrated yet elegant, each with a distinctive personality. DeMartino first began producing organic wines in 1991. From the pruning to the harvest, De Martino's organic wines are produced under the auspices of the Organic Management Program, certified by BCS Oko-Garantie. The organic grapes, which are grown in their own Isla de Maipo estate on the De Martino property, have permanent green cover crops between rows to facilitate biodiversity in the vineyard. The hand-picked grapes are fermented in their own yeasts and require a minimum of sulfur. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has a bright yellow color with an expressive aroma of grass, citrus and white peach. On the palate it is crisp and well-balanced with an abundance of fruit, coupled with a vibrant acidity and luxuriously long finish. Ideal with smoked cheeses, fish, oysters and sauteed vegetables. |
 | 10.99 | Cono Sur 2007 Sustainable Agriculture Chardonnay - White Wine White Wine by Cono Sur from Chile, South America. The farming of this wine was devised specifically to make efficient use of renewable resources, protect the environment and cause minimum impact to the surrounding ecological system, in line with best Sustainable Agriculture practices. Beginning with the 2009 vintage this wine will be certified organic, having passed the required three year transition period. Bright yellow in color with some golden tints. Aromas of citrus and light mineral. Complex, with good balanced acidity on the palate. Citric and fresh. Enjoy with seafood, white meats, dried fruits, butter and cream sauces, and cheeses. |
 | 11.99 | Bodegas Castano 2007 Hecula - Mourvedre Red Wine Red Wine by Bodegas Castano from Spain. Hecula is the name that Yecla received under the Roman Empire occupation. We have here a Mediterranean wine that should be drunk now and will remain in good condition for the next 3-4 years. Pair with lamb, game dishes, fusion cookery without excessive spices. 100% Monastrell Integrated organic and sustainable farming. |
 | 12.79 | Snoqualmie 2008 Naked Riesling - White Wine White Wine by Snoqualmie from Columbia Valley, Washington. Snoqualmie's Naked wines are produced from 100% organically grown grapes from USDA certified organic vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills American Viticultural Area. Referred to as the O zone, these vineyard sites enjoy a green cover of beneficial native grasses and cereal grains, which helps reduce soil erosion and provides habitat to attract beneficial insects. Grapes sourced from these special vineyards create juicy, fruity white wines and red with bright, balanced finishes. Organically farmed and produced, this Riesling offers bright aromas of spicy pear and apple, with a hint of mineral carried through on the palate. The off-dry finish is clean and soft and the pure elegance of the varietal is fully captured in this bottling. A perfect aperitif or wine pairing with assorted cheeses. |
 | 13.99 | Pacific Rim 2009 Organic Riesling - White Wine White Wine by Pacific Rim from Columbia Valley, Washington. Our Riesling displays aromas of jasmine and citrus. The subtly sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity. We've crafted a wine to pair with the foods that today's wine lovers place on their dinner tables. Our Riesling beautifully complements all manner of Asian cuisines, spicy fare and flavorful, fresh, local foods. Sustainability from Vine to bottle 99.7% of all components for our Riesling are organic. We even use native - not commercial - yeast to best present the natural character of our vineyard. We use no pesticides and every element within our sustainably-farmed vineyard is native to the vineyard. Our winery is centrally located within fifty miles of all our vineyards, reducing freight and therefore reducing our carbon footprint. Skylights offset demand for electrical lighting. And energy-efficient alternatives are employed throughout our winemaking process. Additionally, the package is 100% recyclable. Watch the Pacific Rim Brand Video: |
 | 14.29 | Sterling 2009 Organic Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine White Wine by Sterling from North Coast, California. The 2009 Sterling Organics Sauvignon Blanc show a clear pale straw and offers aromas of lime, guava and a hint of fig. The flavors are a bright, mouth filling medley of ruby grapefruit, lemon lime and tropical notes of guava, papaya, and passion fruit. The wine lingers and would pair well with various cheeses, ceviche, sushi, and pastas Alfredo or primavera. |
 | 14.29 | Sterling 2007 Organic Chardonnay - White Wine White Wine by Sterling from North Coast, California. The 2007 Chardonnay shows a clear pale gold with aromas of green apple and stone fruit, with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices. Flavors of Pippin apple, white peach, and nectarine are complemented by toasty, spicy notes from the judicious use of oak. A lighter style of Chardonnay that is very food friendly, this will pair well with various cheeses, grilled fish, chicken, quiche and pasta with clam sauce. For his 27 Chardonnay, Malcolm selected three Mendocino organic growers using Clone 4 vines. 7 percent of the grapes came from Beckstoffer Vineyards located east of Ukiah along the Russian River. 2 percent came from Guiness McFadden Vineyards in Potter Valley and 1 percent from Patianna Vineyards in Hopland |
 | 14.79 | Bonterra 2007 Organically Grown Syrah - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine Red Wine by Bonterra from Central Coast, California. Our Syrah vineyards, including the newer biodynamically-farmed Butler Ranch, which ranges upwards to 1,600 feet above sea level, are quite young, just teasing their prime growing years. You can see youth well-served in the wine's brilliant crimson color and intense, heady aromas of black cherry and blackberries before giving way to bitter-sweet, vanilla chocolate. The tannins are velvety smooth and supple. The oak is wonderfully integrated, with complementary flavors of white pepper and toasty oak spice. This is a distinctive Bonterra Syrah, more fruit-forward than previous vintages, more distinctive and unique. It's a wine I believe you'll truly enjoy! At Bonterra, we passionately believe that organic grapes make better wine. Bonterra has been producing wine from 100% organically-grown grapes since 1993. All of our grapes are grown using certied organic practices, such as composting, cover crops, and biodiversity. these organic practices give us grapes that oer a quality of fruit and vibrancy of taste that allow us to create wines that express the purity and intensity of each varietal's unique character. In every sip of Bonterra, you can taste our natural commitment to producing wines of great taste and excitement, which is why we believe they are among the very best wines you'll experience. |
 | 14.79 | Red Truck Winery 2008 Green Truck Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine White Wine by Red Truck Winery from North Coast, California. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are organically grown and farmed by the Bartolucci Family of Mendocino, a family devoted to organic farming for over a decade. Organic farming requires a commitment to a method of farming that eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and toxic insecticides in favor of natural practices that protect the health of farm workers, create a thriving wildlife habitat, and result in clean run-off and healthier soils. Even better, these practices result in delicious wine. The grapes are certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, the most recognized and trusted seal in the organic marketplace. Racy citrus fruit aromas are followed by crisp flavors of bright lemon and grapefruit zest, deliciously balanced with concentrated flavors. |
 | 14.79 | Red Truck Winery 2008 Green Truck Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine White Wine by Red Truck Winery from North Coast, California. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are organically grown and farmed by the Bartolucci Family of Mendocino, a family devoted to organic farming for over a decade. Organic farming requires a commitment to a method of farming that eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and toxic insecticides in favor of natural practices that protect the health of farm workers, create a thriving wildlife habitat, and result in clean run-off and healthier soils. Even better, these practices result in delicious wine. The grapes are certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, the most recognized and trusted seal in the organic marketplace. Citrus fruit aromas with crisp flavors of lemon peel, grapefruit and orange blossom. |
 | 14.79 | Korbel Organic Brut - Champagne & Sparkling Non-Vintage by Korbel from California. Korbel Brut - Made with Organically Grown Grapes is created in the classic Korbel style, crisp, delicate and bright. We always strive to present the pure flavors of the grape in all of our champagnes. The organically grown grapes in this cuvee deliver well-integrated aromas and flavors of apple, pear and white peaches. The finish is medium dry, with a slight savory note at the end. |
 | 15.29 | De Martino 2006 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec - Red Wine Red Wine by De Martino from Chile, South America. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Maipo Valley are blended with the area's distinctive local grapes, Malbec and Carmenere, to produce a deep red wine with violet hues and an intense aroma of blackberry, cherries and truffle. This wine has a deep red color with violet hues and an intense aroma of blackberry, cherries and truffle. Great volume and cherry flavor. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months. Ideal served with pasta, red meat, and aged cheese. |
 | 17.79 | Sterling 2007 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine Red Wine by Sterling from North Coast, California. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. In its inaugural vintage, our 2007 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon matches straightforward, fruit-focused character with finesse and grace. The wine opens with a deep purple color and ripe black fruit lifted by toasty oak and vanilla. Well-integrated tannins carry the blackberry, currant and plum flavors through the middle and into a lengthy finish. Smooth and polished, the wine holds a fine balance of firm, ripe fruit and lively acidity, making a versatile pairing for a variety of foods, such as a rustic Italian torte or grilled steak dressed in fresh herbs. With this wine, we wanted to translate the purity of the vineyard into the glass, ushering the grapes from field to bottle with minimal intervention. We used simple, traditional techniques, extracting the maximum aromas and flavors with extended maceration and frequent pump-overs. For complexity and character, we aged the wine for 16 months in American and French oak barrels. |
 | 19.79 | Salentein 2005 Malbec - Red Wine Red Wine by Salentein from Argentina, South America. The Salentein Malbec was cultivated in vineyards on El Portillo Estate, located at 3,937 feet above sea level on alluvial, stony soils of excellent permeability and low organic matter content. The handling of the canopy is based on a perfect balance of shades and sunlight through clustering and leaves, to preserve the character of a mature wine. Balanced vines supported on bilateral cordon trellis, with a low plant yield, efficient drip irrigation and optimum maturity, leading to the distinctive Salentein style. A bright violet color with shades of ebony, this stunning wine boasts intensity and depth in the glass. Aromas of fresh, ripe plums, cherries and spice are complemented by a hint of tobacco from aging in oak barrels. This complex Malbec offers flavors reminiscent of ripe red berries, with a fine concentration and the sweet tannins typical of the variety. The wine continues to reveal its structure and balanced acidity through its deliciously long finish. This wine may be stored for seven to nine years. |
 | 19.99 | Mas de Gourgonnier 2006 Les Baux de Provance Rouge - Red Wine Red Wine by Mas de Gourgonnier from Provence, France - regions. Nature behaves better in Provence than practically anywhere else. We can't blame her-after spending a few bucolic afternoons at the foot of the Alpilles, amid intoxicating perfumes of pine and garrigue, this is one paradise from which we would not want to be expelled. Since the early 1970s, Mas de Gourgonnier has cared for its vines and olive trees completely organically-and has the certification to prove it. But it's not like you need a bureaucratic piece of paper to tell you that this wine is the real deal-just one look at the vineyards and you know that nothing artificial will come between you and this bottle of Mas de Gourgonnier Rouge. The Cartier family-Luc, Lucienne and daughter Eve-work plenty hard to keep this system running smoothly, and the quality is evident. The 2006 Rouge is a knock-out, captivating red with everything you could want: perfect balance, bottomless depth, dynamic flavor and certainly great potential for the cellar. The power of the family's Cabernet Sauvignon in 2006 is especially tantalizing, giving this blend of Cabernet, Carignane, Grenache and Syrah incredible structure and great mouthfeel. This juicy, deliciously complex red blend combines 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Carignane, 20% old-vine Grenache and 10% Syrah. Incense blends with blackberries on the lusciously perfumed nose; wonderfully grippy tannins present a structured yet silky mouth of black cherries with a serious amount of spice. The finish is fine and lingers with notes of cassis, black pepper and the unforgettable scent of garrigue that grows wild over this extraordinary, 100% organic Proven?al domaine. This impressively concentrated rendition of Gourgonnier - only 13% in alcohol, interestingly - is slightly rustic in its tannins but will prove exceptionally versatile at table... the wine is always matured in a mixture of tank and cask, never bottled much before the next harvest, is always dis |
 | 19.99 | Poderi Foglia 2009 Concabianco - White Wine White Wine by Poderi Foglia from Southern Italy, Italy. On the organic vineyards in Conca a classic Falanghina DOC is produced and rounded of by the maximum of allowed percentage of Pallagrello Bianco grown in the same vineyards, adding a fatter and exotic sensation to the mid palate. Here in Conca the volcanic soils are of higher calcareous content, with significant overlay of maritime sediments, yielding a fragrant and exotic version of Falanghina in this all stainless steel wine. |
 | 25.99 | Tablas Creek 2008 Cotes de Tablas Rouge - Rhone Blends Red Wine Red Wine by Tablas Creek from Central Coast, California. The Tablas Creek Vineyard Cotes de Tablas is a blend of three estate-grown Rhone varietals: Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise. Like most wines of the Southern Rhone, it is a blend of varietals, featuring the fruit and spice of Grenache balanced by the structure and mineral of Syrah and the appealing briary wildness of Counoise. As with all our wines, the grapes for our Cotes de Tablas were grown on our 120-acre certified organic estate vineyard. |
 | 27.99 | Hall 2006 Napa Valley Merlot - Red Wine Red Wine by Hall from Napa Valley, California. The 2006 vintage of our HALL Napa Valley Merlot is a rich cuvee from two of our premier estate vineyards. HALL's extensive vineyard holdings have allowed us to determine and cultivate the most ideal locations for our Merlot vines. Merlot from our Hardester Vineyard is planted in limiting soils on a hillside enclave to promote intensely concentrated, small berries with great structure and backbone. The cool valley-floor vines at Napa River Ranch allow this Merlot to express generous red fruit and a velvety texture. Expect an alluring nose of bing cherry, violets, cocoa and baking spice which leads seamlessly on the palate to a rich and elegant mid-palate. Expressive flavors of dark cherry, toasted oak and blackberry jam will continue to evolve for the next 5-7 years. Here at HALL, we are passionate about environmental responsibility and sustainable stewardship of our land. All of our vineyards have been farmed organically since 2007, to date 355 acres have been Certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). The last of the estate vineyards, known as Hardester Ranch with 145 planted acres, will receive its organic certification on August 18, 2010. Farming organically involves committing to two principals: ecological production and maintaining organic integrity. Production methods must conserve soil, pollute little and promote a healthy ecosystem. |
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- From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine - by Jeff Cox
- Organic Wine Guide - by Monty Waldin
- Wild Wines: Creating Organic Wines from Nature's Garden - by Dawn Marie
- Biodynamic Wine, Demystified - by Nicholas Joly
- The Consumer's Guide to Organic Wine - by Robert Johnson
- Thorsons Organic Wine Guide - by Jerry Lockspeiser
- Organic Marin: Recipes from land to table
- Chateau Monty: A Corking Wine Adventure - by Monty Waldin
- The World's Top Organic Wines - by Jacques Tremblay
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