Some organic-wine producers can be annoying, said Lettie Teague in Food & Wine. “Do winemakers really need to have their backs patted just because they use fewer pesticides?” Many producers use organic methods but “don’t bother with certification” because it’s expensive to obtain.
To be certified organic, a wine must be free of pesticides, artificial yeasts, or added sulfites. Biodynamic winemakers add an almost “mystical” element, planting vines during certain moon phases or using cow dung to revive nutrient-depleted soil. These organic wines are among my favorites.
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