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Organic and biodynamic wines
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What do we mean, 'organic'?
Organic wines are made from grapes which are cultivated without recourse to synthetic fungicides, herbicides or fertilizers.
To produce a quality wine it is imperative that the base product is sound and we believe that organically-grown grapes have a head start because they are not in a cycle of chemical dependency. This enables them to draw upon the optimum levels of minerals from the soil. In turn, these healthy vines develop better resistance to disease and go on to produce fruit for years to come.
Biodynamics - the extra dimension.
Firmly rooted in the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, biodynamics goes one step beyond organics by looking at the vineyard within the context of the larger environment. Homeopathic sprays and herbal preparations are used along with estate-made composts to increase soil fertility and strengthen and protect the vines from pests and disease. Lunar cycles, earth rhythms and astrology are also employed to ensure that activities in the vineyard are correctly timed. In short, by employing biodynamic principles the grower is aiming to harmonise the rhythm of the vine with its capacity to bear fruit. Increasingly, internationally-renowned estates are using this approach to make better wine with great success.
Here at Wineaux we are not obsessed with organic or biodynamic production. Most wines (certainly the one's we sell) are a natural product and over 90% of our wines are made totally naturally and in fact are very close to being 100% organic. In our experience, the wine world only really refers to themselves as organic to use as a marketing ploy. We have wineries who have been making wine in an entirely organic way for generations who refuse to apply for 'oprganic status' as their method of production outdates any such accreditation.
Simple answer - always buy and drink high quality wine (yes, that does mean spending more than £5 for a bottle!) and you will be enjoying a natural and organic product.
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