| Green Whites and Reds |
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| Written by Kiki Hubbard | |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2008 | |
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Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of a holiday season that, for many, goes on for weeks and weeks, as we hop from one party to the next. 'Tis the season for good drink, and if you're like me, a bottle of wine often arrives with me to the festivities. But buying "green" wine adds up -- and sometimes it's nice to mix it up -- so here are some quick links to inform your organic and other "green" wine purchases for merrymaking. For starters, check out what three writers at EatingWell.com have to say about six organic wines that won't break the bank. They also offer useful insight into myths regarding sulfites. Did you know that all wine contains sulfites (produced during fermentation) and that, contrary to popular belief, sulfites don't cause headaches? Like any food product, labels can be confusing. An article in the San Francisco Chronicle breaks down the "eco-credentials" of wine quite nicely by explaining various labels, including organic and biodynamic, to help wine drinkers figure out what kind of "eco-bang they are getting for their buck." Biodynamic and organic labels have enforcable standards, for example, while claims like "sustainable" are much more unclear. The article also explains that some wineries have incorporated many green practices into their operations but don't list them on their labels. For example, Fetzer Vineyards and Winery of Hopland in Mendocino, California, has taken the sustainability of their company a step further by reducing its carbon footprint. Fetzer commissioned a study that found if all its bottles were converted to lighter weight glass, the average glass reduction would add up to 16% each year. The winery's carbon footprint would be cut by 14% due to reduced manufacturing and transportation emissions. The new lightweight bottles are already hitting stores. You'll notice they have no punt (the dimple on the bottom of the bottle). Celebrate well. Celebrate wisely. And cheers. Sources: EatingWell.com, San Francisco Chronicle
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It's true what our moms said...we are what we eat. In fact, it's truer than they thought. What I eat doesn't just affect me anymore, it affects all of us.
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