Six Natural Wines for Summer

These organic and biodynamic wines will stand up to the heat.

Also see: The Best Organic Red Wines We've Tried

By The Daily Green Staff

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Clos Roche Blanche

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Albert Mann

Albert Mann, organic wines, natural wines, wines for summer albert mann Biodynamic and organic since 1997, Albert Mann produces tasty affordable white wines from Alsace. The gewurztraminer (bottled with a screw cap) is a great match for spicy food; the sparkling pinot blanc delivers vivacious bubbles for less than entry-level Champagne.

Cooper Mountain

Cooper Mountain, natural wines, organic wines, wines for summer cooper mountain organic wine in bottle This certified organic and biodynamic producer from the Willamette Valley in Oregon makes a zesty pinot gris ($15) and a juicy pinot noir from the Mountain Terroir ($45).

Chateau d'Oupia

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Porter Creek

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Ocone

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