Common Ground Magazine recently gave good press to two fine Biodynamic® wineries — Bonterra (not Demeter certified) and Cooper Vineyards in their article “Raise Your Glass to a Summer of Sustainable Sipping”.
Here’s what Common Ground has to say about the two wineries,
On 1,000 acres of organic vineyards grazed by livestock and pest-controlled by native insects, Bonterra, near Ukiah, CA, goes beyond organic, adhering to biodynamic and Fish Friendly Farming practices. Don’t miss the Syrah, a successful blend of cherry, bacon and mint flavors, and the round, woody Chardonnay, with scents of stone fruits and mushroom.
Copper Mountain’s 123-acre estate is certified organic, biodynamic and Salmon Safe. It’s also one of 25 Oregon wineries to voluntarily join a recent carbon emissions elimination program. Several grapes grow here, but the signature is the buttery Pinot Noir, an Oregon classic.
Update: Please see the comments for a revision on Bonterra’s certification. Our apologies to all involved.
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July 1, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Jim Caudill
Actually, Bonterra has two vineyards that are Demeter certified (McNab since 1996, and Butler since 2003) with another in process (Blue Heron).
Most Bonterra reds have fruit from these vineyards, and Bonterra offers a biodynamic certified wine called The McNab, see http://www.Bonterra.com
July 5, 2008 at 2:51 pm
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