Wine
Ullo Wine Purifier
While it’s best to buy wines with no or low added sulfites, this handy gadget allows you to remove sulfites from your favorite wines.
“All wine contains sulfites, which are artificial preservatives added during production. They are no longer needed once the bottle is opened. Proprietary polymer technology filters away free sulfites and their bitter taste, while allowing other compounds in wine to flow through unaffected. Through Selective Sulfite Capture™, free sulfites are reduced to a more naturally occurring level for most wines.” Testing shows sulfite reduction from about 30% to 80%. The filter is made of an acrylic polymer which is not ideal but the wine passes quickly through the filter so leaching is not a significant concern.
Dry Farm Wine
A wine subscription service that delivers the most natural wines.
“We search the world for the finest natural, organic, or Biodynamic wines. The family farms and artisans that handcraft our wines are deeply committed to these farming and winemaking practices. You can taste it in every soulful wine we collect.
The authentic wines we procure are exceptionally interesting and compelling expressions of taste and pleasure. When a wine is alive and free from overreaching modern influence, the wine will whisper in nature’s perfect logic and design. The wine will express nature joyfully and perfectly.”
Practices include no commercial yeast, no or minimal addition of sulfites, no added sugar and no chemical additives.
Organic Wine Company
Organic wines imported from the finest regions of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and New Zealand.
Frey Vineyards
“The oldest (since 1980) and largest purely organic winery in the United States. Now it is the first in the country to produce Biodynamic® wines…All grapes for the organic wines are grown in accordance with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). For the new estate-bottled Biodynamic® wines, the grapes are grown in accordance with the Demeter Association (an internationally recognized Biodynamic® certification agency). The wines are made with no added sulfites. Our innovative winemaking techniques compensate for the lack of this pungent preservative (which can induce headaches, sniffles, and other allergic reactions in some people). The wine is therefore free to reveal its delicate and true flavors. Emphasis is on producing wine of the highest quality while caring for planet and palate alike.” When I lived in California, this winery was a two-hour drive away, and I visited several times. The vineyards and gardens are magnificent. They are truly dedicated to the best of organic agriculture and winemaking. Be sure to take their photo tour “From Vine to Wine”.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
The first winery in the Pacific Northwest to produce all of its wines from 100% certified organic and Biodynamic estate grown grapes. “We believe that our winemaking begins in the vineyard. That vines, cared for naturally, will give forth such magnificent fruit that our winemaker’s job is easy…We believe organic wine, especially with the farming practices of Biodynamics enhancing the vineyards, are better balanced with nature and our bodies…Biodynamic farming practices enhance the earth and allow the vines to give forth superior fruit that is rich in the unique flavors of our terroir. ”
