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A man of principleNicolas Joly converted his vineyard to biodynamic methods long before 'organic' became fashionable in winemaking. BEVERLEY BLANNING MW visits his Loire estate to meet the man behind the principles
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A Rhone eco – tour
MARY DOWEY goes green on a cycling trip through the Côtes du Rhône, visiting producers who have adopted biodynamic and organic methods
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Biodynamics should be promoted, debate audience decidesThe UK wine trade should promote biodynamic and organic wines, a debate in London decided last night.
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‘Vine-therapy’ ice cream
A South African company has created a world first with a range of organic fruit flavoured 'vine-therapy' ice creams.
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First organic wine shop opens in the Lakes
Britain's first all-organic wine retailer opened its doors in the Lake District last Friday, just in time for the summer season.
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Consumers don’t care about organic, Fairtrade or biodynamic wine
The majority of UK consumers do not care if their wine is organic or Fairtrade, and do not understand what biodynamic means, says a new study.
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Sardinian nuns run first organic winery
An order of Sardinian nuns is the first convent to practise organic viticulture in Italy.
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New organic, biodynamic wine competition
Organisers of the first American wine competition judged solely by women have announced the first contest open only to organic or biodynamic wines.
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Palin wine caught up in US electionPalin Syrah, a small organic wine from Chile, has found itself embroiled in the turmoil surrounding the Republican campaign in the US presidential race.
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Western Australian travel
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New organic logo may cause confusionA new EU logo for organic products could confuse consumers, says a leading agricultural group.
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Sedlescombe goes biodynamic
Sedlescombe Vineyard in East Sussex is poised to become the first English winery to make biodynamic wine later this year, after 30 years of farming organically.
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Top 10 Organic/Biodynamic winesFind out what the top ten are from this year's DWWA results...
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Prince Albert of Monaco chooses Provencal wine for weddingMonaco's Prince Albert II has chosen wine from a 15ha organic vineyard in Provence to celebrate his marriage to his South African fiancee Charlene Wittstock.
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Biodynamics are ’emotional black magic’: Richard SmartThe organic and biodynamic winemaking lobby uses 'emotional black magic' to get its message across, a prominent consultant will argue in a debate next month.
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EU wines may now be labelled ‘organic’EU-produced organic wines have won the right to use the label ‘Organic Wine’ or ‘Vin Biologique’.
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EU organic wine rules not ‘strict enough’The European Union's first rules governing organic wine production have come into force – but some are concerned that they do not go far enough.
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Cost still a ‘barrier’ to organic in Chile, says Cono Sur winemakerThe winemaker for Concha y Toro-owned Chilean wine brand Cono Sur believes his country has perfect conditions for organic vineyards but that many producers are still perturbed by high costs.
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Chateau Pichon-Lalande chief open to organic futureChateau Pichon-Lalande's general manager, Nicolas Glumineau, says it is possible that the entire estate could be farmed organically, but more research is needed first.
