 G LIVING LIVE | SHOW 27 | Drinking & Buying Organic Wines
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September 13, 2006
There is nothing like finding a great wine. Something that is smooth, packed with flavor and of course organic, if you are living the G lifestyle. Well, today on the show we invited Michelle L’Don from Organic Vintners to come on and explain the in and outs of Organic wine making and buying. This was a great show, and the wines are amazing. Boise isn t even a wine drinker and he really liked them. About Organic Vintners At Organic Vintners, we believe what s best for the environment also makes the best wine. That s why we re committed to importing a variety of wines produced using healthy and natural practices. All of the wines from Organic Vintners are made with 100% certified organic grapes. Our certifying agencies assure that organic procedures are followed at every stage of production, from vineyard to processing to bottling. This Week On LIVE To view the shows, you must have the free Quicktime 7 player. Download the free player here Show Links http://www.organicvintners.com At Organic Vintners, we believe what s best for the environment also makes the best wine. That s why we re committed to importing a variety of wines produced using healthy and natural practices. All of the wines from Organic Vintners are made with 100% certified organic grapes. Our certifying agencies assure that organic procedures are followed at every stage of production, from vineyard to processing to bottling. Up to 240 different chemicals have been found in the making of conventional wines. Conversely, organic wines are made with grapes grown without chemical fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides that can hurt soil, plants and wildlife-and ultimately show up in the wine. Instead, biologically active soil is maintained in vineyards through alternatives such as cultivating the soil and planting cover crops, using natural fertilizers, promoting a biodiversity of plants and encouraging natural predators of insect pests. Also, processing (such as filtration and clarifying) is kept to a minimum, with no use of chemical additives. Organic Vintners imported wines are produced using minimal sulfites. This ensures great taste and freshness, and prevents oxidation, as winemakers have known for thousands of years. Biodynamic Vegan Wines Biodynamic principles take the organic approach a step further by making sure that the growth of the grapes is in tune with the larger environment. Using homeopathic sprays, herbal preparations and lunar cycles, soil fertility is increased and vines are protected from pests and diseases. Vegan wines. Winemakers, both organic and conventional, are not obliged to declare on the label when they use animal by-products as fining agents to clarify wine. These include egg white (to brighten red wines), casein (a milk protein to make wine taste softer), gelatin (removes bitterness) and isinglass (derived from fish). A vegan wine, on the other hand, uses no animal products whatsoever. MICHELLE L DON - Western Sales Director michelle@organicvintners.com Michelle L’Don has been a passionate advocate of organics for nearly two decades. Her career began in the natural foods industry in Southern California as a teenager. Her venture into organic wine began after moving to Santa Cruz in 1992 while working in a local organic winery tasting room. During this time Michelle was studying at SFSU in the Holistic Health Care Program where she was introduced to Anthroposophical Medicine and Biodynamics, she graduated with an emphasis in Science and Health. From there she moved into sales and marketing for an international importer, whose focus was to showcase the high quality wines produced from organically grown grapes in Europe. Her French heritage and familiarity with the language have been especially useful in expanding her knowledge and expertise in the wine industry. Mirroring her love for fine wine and the Slow Food movement is her zeal for travel and exploration. Michelle’s commitment to organics is unsurpassed and her enthusiasm is contagious.
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