Welcome to a better world of wine
Welcome! If you are new to Organic Wine and are wondering where to start then you've come to the right place.
Here is a quick 101 on the different wine terms we use,
Organic wine is essentially the growing of grapes where no synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides & fungicides can be used in this process, with a reliance on natural inputs. Some Organic wines may still have added amounts of preservative in the wine-making process however usually minimal. We do also have a large range of organic and preservative free wines. To learn more please read What Is Organic Wine?
Biodynamic wine takes the principles of organic wine one step further and introduces concepts laid down by Rudolph Steiner that have a focus on natural preparations for soil and plant health, using a lunar calendar for vineyard activities and treating the earth as a living & receptive organism. Learn more here...
Preservative free wines avoid any addition of Sulphur Dioxide (preservative 220 or 224) during the winemaking process. Most of the preservative free wines we stock are also certified either organic or biodynamic, but there are some that are not, and each wine will clearly list its status. Please read Wine and Preservatives for further details.
Wines indicated as "vegan" on our website do not use animal derived products in the wine making process. During winemaking, products called "fining agents" can be employed to remove undesirable flavours or visual characteristic. Many of these fining agents come from animals and can include things like egg whites, milk powder or fish bladders (isinglass)...read more here.
In a nutshell, our wines are like any other wines except with a focus on sustainability in the wine making process and with less intervention. If you are looking for a good place to start, then browse our recommended wine packs below.