Category Archives: Vegan Wines

Vegan Wines, And Pairing Wine With Vegan Food

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The number of vegans has grown drastically in the last few years, and although this lifestyle is becoming more and more common, those who are committed to it are faced with many challenges of which wine is no exception. Here’s the first problem: the farming of conventionally-grown grapes involves a great deal of pesticides and other chemicals which are very harmful to the environment and damage the ecosystem. In addition, all wines are not necessarily vegan. In fact, many of the substances that may be used as fining agents are animal-derived. For example: casein (milk protein), chitin (fiber from crustacean … Continue reading →

How To Choose Organic Wine For Your Wedding

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Just as you pour yourself into the planning of your ceremony and menu, what you pour into your glasses for your first wedding toast is a significant a statement about your tastes and values. So how do you choose the perfect wine for your wedding reception? What do you need to know? Ron Porter, sommellier for Organic Wine Company, breaks it down into some simple steps: Keep it Friendly Wedding wine should always be comprised of “friendly” selections that are easy to drink, as you generally have no time to allow the wines to breathe.  Schedule a Tasting Consider hosting your … Continue reading →

Crossing Over, By Kaitlyn Pintor

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Crossing Over by Kaitlyn Pintor Alright already. I admit it. I am slowly going organic. Yes, I said slowly, but the important word here is “GOING”.  Slowly, because I have decided to do it my way.  Going, because I’d like to think I am intelligent enough to understand the reality of what’s happening in the environment, and because my own health demands a change. RESISTANCE For those of you who have always been organic, you may not have noticed that you stand out.  In fact, you are quite frankly a little intimidating.  What held me back from choosing organic were … Continue reading →

The Origins of Our Rosé

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I will never be able to look at a rosé wine in my life again without remembering my grandfather. He was a maverick of his time and had the audacity at the ripe age of 75 to dream of bottling his own vin biologique right there on the family’s estate. That wasn’t exactly common in those days in the Languedoc in 1975-78, but it completely aligned with his career as a professor of medicine, dedicated to “First, doing no harm.” I can see him sitting around our family’s table under our iconic 100-year-old pine tree, in La Bousquette, a scene … 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 →

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 →

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 →

Millésime Bio: World’s Largest Gathering of Organic Wineries!

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The 19th annual Millesime Bio took place in the South of France at the end of last month! We have several posts from our new friend Mr. Howard Hewitt who did a wonderful job of reporting what took place. What is the Millesime Bio? The Millesime Bio is the world’s largest gathering of organic wineries and organic wine trade press, it is a yearly competition in which organic winemakers from across the world compete for awards and medals and members of the wine industry present seminars and speeches. The fair takes place every year in January in the heart of … Continue reading →

Organic Wine & Millésime Bio

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This event started in my garage, now there are more than 700 participants. Millésime Bio 2013 – Organic Wine show’s 20th year anniversary In 2013, Millésime Bio, the organic-wine trade show, will celebrate its 20th anniversary. From the 28th to 30th of January, the trade show will take place at the Exhibition Centre in Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon (southern France), France’s leading region for organic wine-growing. Organized by Sudvinbio, The show will have 700 exhibitors from all wine-producing countries and regions and is expected to attract 3,500 visitors, highlighting the growing enthusiasm surrounding organic wines. Originally founded by a handful of Languedoc-Roussillon … Continue reading →