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What is the Expectation of Calling a Wine Organic; Especially on Packaging?
When I mention the “O” word “Organic” there seems to be some contention around it. And even when I have talked about “sustainable” and “biodynamic” it seems that so many people have their own ideas on each of these subjects. … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, Food, natural-wine, No Sulfite, No Sulfites, Organic Grapes, Organic Wine, Sulfites, USDA Organic Certification, wine, Wine Packaging
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Book Review: Ancient Wine: The Search for The Origins of Viticulture – Patrick McGoven
This is not a new book published originally in 2003. Patrick McGovern is Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. This is short review because there have been … Continue reading
This Week in Wine March 3, 2019 – James Melendez
This week in wine for me was an always anticipated annual event Tre Bicchieri. I know each producer can only highlight so many bottles–rare to see any more than 3 wines per producer (the winning plus two more). It is … Continue reading
Water, The Almond and Wine: What Are the Numbers and Why This Still Matters
In California’s seemingly non-ending drought the Almond has been magnified as a culprit and chief consumer of California’s dwindling water supply. I am not sure where the beat up on the Almond began? Was it Mark Bittman’s piece in the … Continue reading
Posted in Almond, Sustainability, Viticulture, Water
Tagged Almond, grape cultivation, Sustainability, Viticulture, Water, wine
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