The Truth about Sulfites

A friend of mine is allergic to peanuts. It is a problem because peanut-y things are everywhere. And, despite her allergy and another 3.3 million peanut and other tree nut allergy sufferers in the United States, peanuts are allowed in organic food. Of course, they are, you say, what does that have to do with organic food? Read more

Organic and Biodynamic Wines: Let’s Get Metaphysical

In this age of global climate change, many businesses and consumers are looking at what’s “green.” In the wine world, that search leads to sustainable, organic and biodynamic winemaking. But, it’s not as easy as it seems. Chemical-free farming may produce organic grapes, but it’s the sulfites that muddy the issue in the United States – so much so that many winemakers who employ organic practices still don’t advertise that fact. And it’s mostly because “organic” wines have such a horrible reputation. Read more

Prosecco – Simple, yet Sparkling

Who would have guessed that Paris Hilton could change winemaking?

In the past year here in Germany, I have seen Ms. Hilton’s face on billboards, buses and big, in-store displays NOT to promote another reality TV show, but rather single-serving cans of Rich Prosecco. Yes, I did say, “cans” of Prosecco. Read more

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