We always drink organic wine when we can due to our commitment to the health of our bodies as well as that of the planet. The wine industry are traditionally big users of chemicals which are used generally through a fear that production and quality will drop and disease and problems increase if they are not used. Nothing could be further from the truth as many vineyards are proving. A leading example is found at Frank Bonic’s vineyard at Billabong Creek: www.organic-1.com
So it was with interest that I read this article about organic wines and research done in California about the end product - the wine.
“Wine made with organically grown grapes is higher quality,” Delmas said. “Growers have to devote more time and attention and take better care of organically certified vines than conventional vines, and our results show that these efforts are apparent in the product.”
In addition to being less pure, grapes grown with pesticides, herbicides and inorganic fertilizers interfere with a vine’s ability to absorb naturally occurring chemicals in soil, according to vintners quoted in the study. As a result, wines made with organically grown grapes are more likely absorb these chemicals, which are said to provide the distinctive flavor of the site where the grapes were grown — a wine’s much-prized “terroir.”
If you don’t brew your own beer and don’t know where to buy chemical free beer AND you are a beer drinker then you are likely to be getting more than your fair share of chemicals with every bottle that you drink!
We brew our own including natural honey instead of sugar in the brewing process and it is delicious - especially on a hot day. So when I read about Dean O’Callaghan who is committed to sustainable brewing I took note of his website: www.goodbrew.com.au which reads as follows… What is a good brew?
A good brew is a sustainable brew.
A sustainable brew is brewed with traditional methods.
- Slow fermentation
- No chemicals
There is heaps more great info on the website, so do yourself a favour and go there. Find out how to support your health as well as the environment and the companies behind providing you with good beer.
Joel Salatin shares his knowledge on how you can turn your sustainable farm into a business and treat it like one!
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Joel Salatin talks organic farming and about how to get into a great mindset for organic farming.
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Joel Salatin is one happy farmer who is making a difference in his community, have a listen to what he has to say.
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How exciting is it to hear about these farmers and retailers understanding the soil and benefits of a healthy farm and produce!
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Is your worm compost slimy and putrid? You could be overwhelming your worms! Discover some great tips to ensure your worm compost doesn’t end up putrid!
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The benefits of organic and worm composted fertilizer is that you can’t over fertilize and burn your plants unlike petro chemical based fertilizer. Discover the three levels of composting and how to create an ideal environment for your worms.
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