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Leading the World in Sustainable Winemaking Practices…Oregon!

We’ve all heard the buzz words “Organic”, “Biodynamic”, and “Sustainable”, but before we dive in giving kudos to Oregon for such practices,  let’s first talk about what these words mean. 

Organic

Organic Wines and vineyards avoid synthetic chemicals, like pesticides, fungicides and herbicides, are considered organic.  To be certified organic, a producer has to be approved by the USDA or a recognized third party certifier.

Biodynamic

Biodynamic, or holistic agriculture health, is similar to organic grape growing but views the vineyard as an entire ecosystem, considering influences like astrological and lunar cycles, and nurturing vineyard vitality. Certification is stringent and achieved through the Demeter Association.

Sustainable

Sustainability refers to a range of practices that are not only ecologically sound, but also economically and socially responsible. Sustainable is not a regulated term and there is no formal certification, but there are several associations that producers can join to acknowledge themselves as sustainable.

Now that you have a better understanding of what these practices entail, KUDOS TO OREGON WINEMAKERS! It’s definitely not the easiest route to producing wine, but I for one and grateful they’ve taken on the challenge and are showing other vineyards and wineries that it’s possible to make organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wines that don’t compromise on taste. In fact, Oregon is on the fast track for being known as one of the top Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris producers in the world! 

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