Green / Sustainable Wine 33 Items
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Legacy Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $84.99Ships today if ordered in next 5 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Big Basin Coastview Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $48.99Last call - only 0 left!Ships today if ordered in next 5 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Talley Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $46.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $36.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
M. Chapoutier Hermitage Chante-Alouette Blanc 2016Marsanne from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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4.8 11 RatingsSold Out - was $129.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 2016Rhone White Blends from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $289.00Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine Blanc 2016Grenache Blanc from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $84.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2016Rhone White Blends from Adelaida District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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4.2 6 RatingsSold Out - was $31.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf-du-Pape Gallimardes Blanc 2016Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $58.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Rebholz Kastanienbusch Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2016Riesling from Pfalz, Germany
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $109.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
McIntyre Estate Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $29.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Sixto Frenchman Hills Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Columbia Valley, Washington
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $36.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Zocker Paragon Vineyard Gruner Veltliner 2016Gruner Veltliner from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $21.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Sixto Moxee Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Columbia Valley, Washington
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $44.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $79.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Wrath San Saba Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Domaine Saint Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2016Rhone White Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
La Cana Navia 2016Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain
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4.2 26 Ratings2022 Vintage In Stock 29 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Elizabeth Spencer Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc 2016Sauvignon Blanc from Mendocino, California
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4.3 5 RatingsSold Out - was $16.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Menade Verdejo 2016Verdejo from Rueda, Spain
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4.4 7 RatingsSold Out - was $15.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Talley Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 Ratings2020 Vintage In Stock 65 99Ships today if ordered in next 2 hoursLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
DeLoach Estate Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $43.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Rafael Palacios As Sortes Godello 2016Godello from Valdeorras, Spain
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5.0 5 RatingsSold Out - was $49.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Talley Olivers Vineyard Chardonnay 2016Chardonnay from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $46.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Domaine Gassier Cercius Blanc 2016Other White Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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3.7 30 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Tue, Apr 30Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsNatural Wine, Organic & Sustainable Defined ...
Wines marked with the green leaf icon, reds, whites, sparkling, and so on, are produced using organic, biodynamic or sustainable practices as certified by various domestic and international organizations. Any spirits marked with the green leaf have been made using sustainable methods designed to decrease their production impact on the environment.
Does the green leaf mean it is a natural wine?
Though it is a widely used term, “natural wine” is difficult to indisputably define. Other terms are almost as popular: “low intervention,” “live,” “raw,” and “green wine,” to name a few. Isabelle Legeron, Master of Wine, in her book, Natural Wine explains the term best.
“Whether or not it is certified (or indeed certifiable), natural wine does exist. It is wine from vineyards that are farmed organically, at the very least, and which is produced without adding or removing anything during vinification, apart from a dash of sulfites at bottling.”
While this definition may sound ideal to most, the USA defines “organic wine” differently. Read on for clarification.
What is the difference between organic wine and wine made from organic grapes?
Organic wine in the USA is regulated by the National Organic Program (NOP) of the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. By definition, organic winegrowing integrates cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster the cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering are not allowed. Products from outside of the cycle are used minimally. The USDA NOP allows for two categories of finished wine:
- Organic wine, as defined and labeled in the USA, is wine made from organic grapes with no added sulfites. Each country has its own laws on how to define organic wine. But any wine labeled “organic” sold in the USA, whether it is domestically made or imported, is not allowed to have any added sulfites. However, less than 20 mg/L can occur naturally.
- Wine made from organic grapes, which allows minimal addition of sulfites (less than 100 mg/L) cannot be labeled as “organic wine” in the USA, but can mention the use of organic grapes.
What is biodynamic wine?
Biodynamic wine is created from a system of winegrowing similar to that for organic wine, but includes various concepts from the ideas of Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925). Steiner’s farming methods treat soil fertility, plant growth and products, and livestock care and products as ecologically interrelated. Biodynamic agriculture uses compost and manure for fertilization, natural herb and mineral supplements for field sprays and prohibits the use of anything artificial. It treats the entire vineyard as an interrelated part of a self-sufficient farm. Biodynamic farming considers the influence of weather, seasons and movements of the moon and planets on the rhythms of the farm. The term “biodynamic” refers to both the agricultural methods used to grow the vines, as well as winery processing.
What does sustainable wine mean?
Sustainable wine production can be defined by three main goals: environmental stewardship, economic profitability and social and economic equity. This means that sustainable farmers do their best to give back to the environment and to the community, while also furthering their business. Sustainable wine growers may largely use organic or biodynamic practices, and occasionally or minimally use synthetic materials (only the least harmful), but have the flexibility to choose the methods that work best for their goals. The sustainable label tells the consumer which wines are made with ecological, economical and social principles in mind. Its limitation is that it is locally defined and therefore varies regionally.
What are sustainable spirits?
While regulations on the spirits side of sustainable are still in their infancy, that hasn’t stopped individual producers from taking heed of conscientious production techniques to reduce their carbon footprint. Distillers striving to make their operations more sustainable are implementing a wide array of eco-friendly procedures ranging from renewable power solutions, water and heat reclamation systems, utilizing locally sourced agricultural produce and composting or reusing any refuse as fertilizer or feed for livestock. In addition to optimizing the efficiency of the manufacturing process, eliminating harmful single use plastics and repurposing or recycling waste products such as barrels and bottles are also proving to be effective strategies for improving sustainability. All spirits labeled “organic” must meet the regulations provided by both Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the USDA.