"Sustainability" is a relatively new word in our cultural lexicon. By definition, sustainability is "the characteristic of being able to coexist with another system indefinitely, without either system being damaged." By that definition... more"Sustainability" is a relatively new word in our cultural lexicon. By definition, sustainability is "the characteristic of being able to coexist with another system indefinitely, without either system being damaged." By that definition, sustainable wineries use innovative practices that use resources wisely and maintain harmonious relationships with their neighbors and local species and organisms.
Practices include any combination of placing lands in conservation easements, replanting eroded riparian areas and native oaks, encouraging migratory bird habitat, providing for endangered species, using natural, non-toxic pesticides--or even better, no pesticides at all--and any organic viticulture practices.
Members of this group are interested in finding, tasting, reviewing, sharing, discussing, growing, making, and selling sustainable wines. Gusto buono! less
Vinodiversity: Making the wine industry sustainable needs action at all levels of the industry. At the vineyard many viticulturalists are moving towards organic practices. The packaging end is not so good.
Huge amounts of energy and resources are going into prod... moreMaking the wine industry sustainable needs action at all levels of the industry. At the vineyard many viticulturalists are moving towards organic practices. The packaging end is not so good.
Huge amounts of energy and resources are going into producing bottles for one use only.
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May 19, 2008
wineoaf: Shared a bottle of Greener Planet Shiraz-Merlot- Cabernet Sauvingon 2006 a few weeks back. Paid $11.00 while Sam's Club Diving for wine. Really thought I would serve to guests.
May 11, 2008
SanguineBlues: In 1990, Badger Mountain Vineyard became the first vineyard to be Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. I often find products are inflated in price (beyond what you would expect) when labelled organic. These guys have reason... moreIn 1990, Badger Mountain Vineyard became the first vineyard to be Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. I often find products are inflated in price (beyond what you would expect) when labelled organic. These guys have reasonable prices. I've tried the reisling; have you tried any of their wine?
April 21, 2008
WineGent: I just did a review on Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot.....they keep a sustainable vineyard. Check out their site...very interesting stuff....w w w.w v v.com
April 16, 2008
JGarofalo3: Great subject and very much a hot topic in today's wine world and in general.
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