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5 Biodynamic Wines of a Natural Persuasion

The cosmos and nature unite to create ecologically sound wines.

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By Karen Berner

Biodynamic WineAraujo Winery, CA Cabernet SauvignonQuivera Vineyard Biodynamic Sauvignon BlancResonance Vineyards' Biodynamic Pinot NoirGrgich Hills Biodynamic Fume BlancBeckman Vineyard Biodynamic Syrah

If you've never heard of biodynamic winemaking, it's about going beyond the stringent guidelines of organic growing. It's about believing in the self-sustainabilty of the vineyard as well as viewing the practice of biodynamic farming in a holistic manner. Biodynamics mixes sustainability with more celestial beliefs and takes a spiritual as well as mystical approach to conventional farming methods.

The practice of biodynamics views the vineyard in its entirety as a living system. And, it's not just about the vines and grapes. It's also about the soil, compost, insects, and other vegetation and animals that inhabit space in the vineyard -- all working in harmony to bring you some incredible tasting wines.

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Araujo Estate Biodynamic Cabernet Sauvignon

Araujo Estate's Biodynamic Cabernet Sauvingnon is the pride and joy of this California winery-three quarters of the 38-acre Eisele Vineyard is dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon and its companion varieties. Critics and wine connoisseurs argue Araujo's Cabernet Sauvignon is a favorite for its heavy, but silky texture, exhibiting characteristic flavors of cassis, blackberry, cedar and chocolate.

Araujo Estate

Quivera Vineyard Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc

Quivira Vineyard became 100% biodynamic in 2005. Since then, Quivera has gained critical acclaim for its cool, but balanced Sauvignon Blanc. With a refined nose of orange blossoms and pomegranate, this wine is best paired with lighter fare.

Resonance Vineyards' Biodynamic Pinot Noir

Resonance Vineyards' Biodynamic Pinot Noir is aromatic--suggesting pomegranate and fresh raspberry fruit with a delightful clove-like spice--bright and lively. Completely Demeter-certified Biodynamic, this Pinot Noir effectively communicates the terroir that is Resonance Vineyard. Plus, the bottles' entire package is recyclable!

Grgich Hills Biodynamic Fume Blanc

With luscious organically-grown grapes from the San Francisco Bay area, Grgich Hills' Biodynamic Fume Blanc is full-bodied, crisp and refreshing. The wine offers a whiff of the tropics with kiwi, grapefruit, pineapple and a hint of minerality.

Quivera Vineyard

Beckman Vineyard Biodynamic Syrah

A small, estate winery, Beckman Vineyard believes the making of superior wine requires hands-on craftsmanship and attention to detail. Combining their goal for quality with a deep respect for the land, Beckman Vineyard tends to each acre of cultivation individually, in accordance with its unique needs. Beckman's Syrah is an intense wine, with deep violet, nearly black, chewy texture and richness.

Beckman Vineyard

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