RED, WHITE & GREEN WINES

Everything 'green' being all the rage, I am often asked which organic wines are good to buy.  You'll be happy to hear there are a growing number of environmentally conscious wine producers around the world - some wines are produced organically and some are even 'fair trade' (like the coffee).  Generally, the quality of these wines has improved overall and here are a few that have hit my LCBO shopping cart recently:

BONTERRA CHARDONNAY - CALIFORNIA
VINTAGES Essentials 342436 | Price: $ 18.95 

Made from organically grown grapes - a dry (& not too oaky) vibrant Chardy to have with your favourite chicken or cream-sauce pasta.  A Vintages Essentials selection, should be always available.

VINECOL TORRONTÉS 2009 - ARGENTINA
VINTAGES 32748 | Price: $ 13.95

Argentina has the perfect climate (hot & dry) to farm organically.  Try this little-known white grape: delicious, floral and a great match to Thai food, serve it nice & chilled and enjoy discovering a new wine style.


TRIVENTO FAIR TRADE MALBEC - ARGENTINA
LCBO 160994 | Price: $ 9.95

Trivento returns part of the proceeds of the sale of this wine to the communities in Argentina where the grapes are grown, to help finance social and educational programs.  Wine with a social conscience - so drink up it's for a good cause.    

Do your part, help save the planet by buying green wines more often.

Later,

Mo