Ideal Bite

Can it be true...something even better than organic wine?

02.22.2006

Submitted by idealbite on Wed, 02/22/2006 - 6:00pm.

The Bite:

Biodynamic wine is the product of a holistic process of organic agriculture that works with the rhythms of nature; planting and harvesting take place with an eye to the phases of the moon, and the soil is viewed not simply as a growth medium for the grapes, but as an organism in its own right. So, sip on some biodynamic wine and skip the chemicals.

The Benefits:

Better for People and Planet. Biodynamic wine is free of fumigants, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides – all of which can harm field workers and local eco-systems.
Holistic farming? The biodynamic method maximizes the personality of a given plot of earth. Like a homeopathic doctor, a biodynamic farmer analyzes the land and determines what is out of balance.
Higher soil quality. Studies show biodynamic farms have more organic matter content and microbial activity in their soil than conventional counterparts.

Personally Speaking:

Most Biters are well aware of our love of vino. So, we were excited to discover that some of our favs are actually grown using biodynamic methods, like Brick House 2002 Pinot Noir and Araujo Estate's Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wanna Try:

Biodynamic Wine Guide - the Burgundy and Alsace regions dig biodynamics. Find biodynamic wine producers worldwide.
Benzinger 2003 Sonoma Mountain Red - one of several biodynamic varietals from Benzinger ($49).
Wine from Sky to Earth: Growing & Appreciating Biodynamic Wine - for those interested in learning more, this book goes through the entire process ($19).