Posts Tagged“organic wine”

November 29: Organic Wine Tasting at Huntington Cinema Arts Centre

Please join canvas Magazine and the Long Island Sierra Club for an organic wine tasting on November 29 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Huntigton Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue). For a $25 donation, you can taste 12 (5 whites and 7 reds) "green" wines, nibble on some snacks from Whole Foods, listen to live jazz, and themingle with like-minded people.. You can either pay at the door, or send you $25 check to Long Island Sierra Club, PO Box 210m Syosset NY 11791-0210. For more info or to rsvp, contact Long Island Sierra Club Chairperson FrankMorris at frankmorris@ecologicinvestor.com or…

Grapes Gone ‘Ganic at Bonterra Vineyards

Most of us can agree that organic farming is a good thing. Good for the plants. Good for the land. Good for the groundwater. And, good for those eating the resulting produce. But questions remain about whether or not organic vineyard practices lead to better wines. I haven’t formed an opinion yet—mostly because I haven’t had that many organically grown wines. In fact, I had only tasted a couple marginal ones until last week when I got my hands on a set of wines from Bonterra Vineyards, a producer that has bet the farm—literally—on the quality of their organically grown…

Talking Sustainable with David Page, co-owner Shinn Estate Vineyards

I’ve long been a fan of Shinn Estate Vineyards, not only because of their wines but also because of their dedication to sustainable farming and push towards near-complete organic viticulture. Today on Appellation America, you can find an interview that I conducted recently with co-owner David Page. We touch on a wide range of topics, including their new estate winery, new winemaker, organic and biodynamic farming techniques, the Long Island Merlot Alliance and their push for highly aromatic wines. Read the interview and let me know what you think. And, please let me know if there are any members of…