FW: Do we need organic & biodynamic wines?

[Tom McCarter]

 

 

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Subject: Do we need organic & biodynamic wines?

 

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From The Vineyard November 11, 2015 Why Organic and Biodynamic Wines Matter We hear a lot of talk about organic and biodynamic wine but do we understand its importance in the world of wine? And its impact on the planet? It’s pretty big picture stuff. In the early 1920’s, a group of farmers, concerned with the decline in the health of soil, plants and animals (yes, even back then it was a concern) worked with Rudolph Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy (spiritual science). He had spent his adult life researching and investigating the subtle forces in nature that influenced the health and wellness of all life. From his work and lectures emerged the fundamental principles of biodynamic agriculture that related the ecology of the farm to that of the entire cosmos. I told you this was big picture! Continue Reading » Better Beckons   To those who toast to what's next, who see opportunity in everything. Call it purpose. Call it belief. Call it optimism. We call it wine. We expect better. For us and for everyone. So go out and seek it. Answer its call. Because better awaits. Go behind the scenes of the #BetterBeckons campaign and explore never-before-seen photos and video of how Murad and Nataly Osmann create their masterpieces.   How to Find the Best Bottles of Honeyed Heaven There are hundreds of sweet wines but if we had a survey to name just one, bet your bottom dollar that Sauternes would be top of the list. This famous French sweetie is served…Read more Enter to Win the Divining Rod #HalloWine Costume Contest! Halloween is an occasion for wine lovers of all ages -- as long you are over the age of twenty-one of course! It’s the perfect holiday to…Read more Open Your Eyes to German Red Wines “Spat” means “late” in German. In (that crazy) German noun compounding, Spat + Burgunder = “late-ripener from Burgundy”. That, in turn, means Pinot Noir. Chances are good…Read more The 2015 Vintage Prediction Round-Up When you’re lost in the joyous act of consuming sumptuous meals paired with delicious wines, it’s easy to forget that Mother Nature dictates so much of what ends up on our…Read more Is Wine Sexy in America? The long-standing axiom of American advertising is sex sells products. This is certainly true in the American beer and spirits industry. Some beer companies have used beautiful horses and cute dogs to promote their brand, but they…Read more Wine News Desk Decanters to Add to Your Collection   Going South of the Border for an Elevated Wine Experience   Papal Pour: Finger Lakes Wine Procures Prestigious Placement for Pope’s NY Visit   What to drink during the Rugby World Cup? The Guardian’s got the answer.   Grub Street Highlights New York’s Best “Scruffy” Wine Bars

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