Tasting Wine Visually

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Those intriguing Microscopic images of our wines are art, but also symbolic or visual clues to taste. Author Sondra Barett woul say you’re looking at the spirit, personality and stylistic expression of wine. Its inner beauty. Sondra and I go way back. Sondra is a PhD biochemist and was seduced by the exquisite expressions of the grape when she was artist-in-residence at a Napa Valley winery more than 30 years ago. Yet her photographic explorations actually began while she was a medical scientist on the faculty at the University of California Medical School. Blending her passions to illuminate and investigate … Continue reading →

Michael Apstein Gives an 88 & 87 to La Marouette

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Michael Apstein, MD and wine lover, was one of the journalists selected to go to the Millesime annual wine fair. He is a columnist at WineReviewOnLine.com and the recipient of the 2008Press Trophy. Here are his ratings of the Syrah and Chardonnay from La Marouette, both of which he tasted at the Millésime Bio 2013 in France. *   Maison des Terroirs Vivants, IGP Pays d’Oc (Languedoc, France) Syrah “La Marouette” 2012 ($15, The Organic Wine Company): An incredible value, this $15 Syrah manages to combine the attractive slightly beefy and the ripe plumy components that Syrah can deliver. It’s a masterful … Continue reading →

“Organic Will Become the Norm Rather Than the Exception.”

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Hate to say I told you so but I did, 30 years ago when I took up this cause and brought the first organic wine to this country. My vision for the future, if we were to have one, had to be via organic agriculture & viticulture. Well how about that…it has been painful to be 30 years ahead of one’s time, but certainly worth it. Millésime Bio – Organic wines on a roll – LAJOURNEE-VINICOLE.COM | 01/02/2013 | EDITION N°337 “The world’s largest organic wine store, Millésime Bio, opened its doors in Montpellier on Monday for a three-day event that attracted … Continue reading →

Qi Gong: Cultivate Spirituality

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Fasten your seat belts! I like to call qi gong “meditation in movement”. I was introduced first to Tai Chi back in London in 1968-nearly 50 years ago (oh my God!). Since then I have studied multiple forms of yoga and qi gong. This one seems to cut to the chase, gets you right were you live and can be practiced just about anywhere. I’ve noticed that everyone around me seems  quite obsessed with “working out.” And I do agree with the fact that exercising until you become a sweaty, tired mess is sometimes useful. In fact, it should be … Continue reading →

PETA Recommends The Organic Wine Company!

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PETA  recommends us as your reliable source for vegan wines! We know what most of you are thinking right now: “But wait…how can wines not be vegan?” PETA reveals the cold truth: “The majority of people are unaware that wine, although made from grapes, may have been made using animal-derived products. During the winemaking process, the liquid is filtered through substances called “fining agents.” This process is used to remove protein, yeast, cloudiness, “off” flavors and colorings, and other organic particles. Popular animal-derived fining agents used in the production of wine include blood and bone marrow, casein (milk protein), chitin … Continue reading →

A Guide to Vegetarian Pairings

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By Justin McCarter and Donna Meadows Published on The Vegetarian Time  What’s the first thing most people learn about pairing wine with food? “Red with meat, white with chicken or fish.” But what about when the main dish is roasted veggies or a spicy vegetarian stir-fry? We’ve asked wine pourers and importers, grape growers, and restaurateurs for their wine-pairing recommendations for various types of vegetarian cuisine. Their easy-to-follow advice makes choosing a bottle or two a snap, whether you’re serving an Eastern Mediterranean falafel or a spicy Thai curry. White or red? There’s no wrong answer. “So many people think you … Continue reading →

How The Wine Wench Became a Believer in Organic Wine

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The Wine Wench Goes Green (And Not With Envy)! By Sue Straight, Dec. 26 2012 I’ve been doing this wine writing thing for over ten years now and have loved every minute of it (and still do). Here’s a new twist ~ in addition to my usual ramblings and rants, I will now be doing an “Organic Wine of the Week” review. Here’s why ~ I recently met Veronique Raskin, Founder and CEO of The Organic Wine Company and she has opened my eyes to the beauty of organic wines. Like so many other wine folks out there, I was … Continue reading →

Transforming the world one listener at the time?

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On Thursday, January 3rd I got interviewed live on the Dr. Pat Show. Here’s the link to my interview! I really enjoy the Transformation Talk Radio, which Dr. Martini describes as being “one of the most inspiring shows. if you want to be on the edge of your seat, If you want to open up your heart, if you want to expand your mind, if you want to meet incredible people, stay tuned!”. Needless to say I was proud to speak my mind on such an interesting radio. “Transforming the world, one listener at the time!”

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Michael Apstein rates Chateau Bousquette 93/100!

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From WineReviewOnLine.com Chateau Veronique, Coteaux du Languedoc (France) 2008 91/100 ($16, The Organic Wine Company): The Languedoc is finally getting its act together and transforming itself from the so-called wine lake to a place to find excellent wines. The benefit for consumers is that the prices have yet to catch up to the quality of the wines. The Chateau Veronique is a great example. Herbal and spice nuances meld beautifully with black fruit flavors. Slightly tarry overtones peek out. The tannins are appropriately firm, yet not aggressive or intrusive. For all its size, it has grace and finesse. Not a fruit bomb, … Continue reading →

Organic Pride

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As I was reflecting the other day over the fact that my very first shipment of the Domaine de La Bousquette had arrived from France into Oakland on a cold January day, thirty years ago, I went down and visited my wine cellar. I was so moved by the sight of all these bottles and their meaning to me that in that moment I decided to bring my team together, share with them those treasures and do what’s called a vertical tasting. We pulled out some twelve bottles of different vintages from my La Bousquette collection. The first vintage was … Continue reading →