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Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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4.4 7 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 67 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Chateau Fonroque 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France
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3.7 62 RatingsSold Out - was $42.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
San Polino Brunello di Montalcino 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
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4.1 9 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 38 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Beckmen Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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3.9 10 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 35 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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4.2 64 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 49 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet-Shiraz 2016Other Red Blends from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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4.2 29 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 74 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres 2016Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Rouget 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
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4.1 6 RatingsSold Out - was $62.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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3.8 44 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 43 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Arnaldo Rivera Monvigliero 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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4.6 32 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 69 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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4.2 17 Ratings2017 Vintage In Stock 69 98Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Donnafugata Fragore Etna Rosso 2016Nerello Mascalese from Sicily, Italy
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4.8 8 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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4.0 285 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 22 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Quartz Reef Bendigo Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Central Otago, New Zealand
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0.0 0 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 48 99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Charly Thevenet Regnie Grain and Granit 2016Gamay from Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
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3.8 16 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Querciabella Chianti Classico (375ML half-bottle) 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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3.4 7 RatingsSold Out - was $18.98Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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4.4 42 RatingsSold Out - was $54.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Barton & Guestier Chateau Magnol Cru Bourgeois 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, France
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3.8 84 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 27 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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4.4 112 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 109 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Valiano 6.38 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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3.6 21 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 27 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso San Lorenzo 2016Nerello Mascalese from Sicily, Italy
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $69.99Ships Thu, Apr 4Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Eyrie Estate Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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4.4 18 Ratings2021 Vintage In Stock 59 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsNatural Wine, Organic & Sustainable Defined ...
Wines marked with the green leaf icon, reds, whites, sparkling, and so on, are produced using organic, biodynamic or sustainable practices as certified by various domestic and international organizations. Any spirits marked with the green leaf have been made using sustainable methods designed to decrease their production impact on the environment.
Does the green leaf mean it is a natural wine?
Though it is a widely used term, “natural wine” is difficult to indisputably define. Other terms are almost as popular: “low intervention,” “live,” “raw,” and “green wine,” to name a few. Isabelle Legeron, Master of Wine, in her book, Natural Wine explains the term best.
“Whether or not it is certified (or indeed certifiable), natural wine does exist. It is wine from vineyards that are farmed organically, at the very least, and which is produced without adding or removing anything during vinification, apart from a dash of sulfites at bottling.”
While this definition may sound ideal to most, the USA defines “organic wine” differently. Read on for clarification.
What is the difference between organic wine and wine made from organic grapes?
Organic wine in the USA is regulated by the National Organic Program (NOP) of the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. By definition, organic winegrowing integrates cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster the cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering are not allowed. Products from outside of the cycle are used minimally. The USDA NOP allows for two categories of finished wine:
- Organic wine, as defined and labeled in the USA, is wine made from organic grapes with no added sulfites. Each country has its own laws on how to define organic wine. But any wine labeled “organic” sold in the USA, whether it is domestically made or imported, is not allowed to have any added sulfites. However, less than 20 mg/L can occur naturally.
- Wine made from organic grapes, which allows minimal addition of sulfites (less than 100 mg/L) cannot be labeled as “organic wine” in the USA, but can mention the use of organic grapes.
What is biodynamic wine?
Biodynamic wine is created from a system of winegrowing similar to that for organic wine, but includes various concepts from the ideas of Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925). Steiner’s farming methods treat soil fertility, plant growth and products, and livestock care and products as ecologically interrelated. Biodynamic agriculture uses compost and manure for fertilization, natural herb and mineral supplements for field sprays and prohibits the use of anything artificial. It treats the entire vineyard as an interrelated part of a self-sufficient farm. Biodynamic farming considers the influence of weather, seasons and movements of the moon and planets on the rhythms of the farm. The term “biodynamic” refers to both the agricultural methods used to grow the vines, as well as winery processing.
What does sustainable wine mean?
Sustainable wine production can be defined by three main goals: environmental stewardship, economic profitability and social and economic equity. This means that sustainable farmers do their best to give back to the environment and to the community, while also furthering their business. Sustainable wine growers may largely use organic or biodynamic practices, and occasionally or minimally use synthetic materials (only the least harmful), but have the flexibility to choose the methods that work best for their goals. The sustainable label tells the consumer which wines are made with ecological, economical and social principles in mind. Its limitation is that it is locally defined and therefore varies regionally.
What are sustainable spirits?
While regulations on the spirits side of sustainable are still in their infancy, that hasn’t stopped individual producers from taking heed of conscientious production techniques to reduce their carbon footprint. Distillers striving to make their operations more sustainable are implementing a wide array of eco-friendly procedures ranging from renewable power solutions, water and heat reclamation systems, utilizing locally sourced agricultural produce and composting or reusing any refuse as fertilizer or feed for livestock. In addition to optimizing the efficiency of the manufacturing process, eliminating harmful single use plastics and repurposing or recycling waste products such as barrels and bottles are also proving to be effective strategies for improving sustainability. All spirits labeled “organic” must meet the regulations provided by both Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the USDA.