As more attention is focused on creating a healthy planet that will last for generations to come, many consumers are taking a much closer look at what they’re buying and whether it furthers that goal. Naturally, this extends to wine, as we’ve seen a huge surge in interest in wines that are made sustainably. But what is sustainable winemaking, and how can you know it when you see it? SustainableAs more attention is focused on creating a healthy planet that will last for generations to come, many consumers are taking a much closer look at what they’re buying and whether it furthers that goal. Naturally, this extends to wine, as we’ve seen a huge surge in interest in wines that are made sustainably. But what is sustainable winemaking, and how can you know it when you see it? Sustainable winemaking doesn’t have one definition, as there are a myriad number of ways that wine can be made that are earth-friendly. But the driving principle is making wines in a way that support the environment and the community, not just now, but for many years into the future. When you buy a sustainably-made wine, you’re helping to maintain healthy vineyards, protect the environment, and ensure the well-being of the wineries and winery workers. Quality is also paramount, so you’re really getting the best of all worlds - a wine that’s delicious and sustainable! ...more ...less
If you’re buying your wines from Winc, you’re in luck! 60% of our wines produced in 2019 were made from grapes that were sustainably farmed and we are committed to increasing that to 75% by the year 2021. Winc’s winemaking philosophy is to incorporate as many sustainable farming practices as we can. We believe that this is the right thing to do for not only the consumer, but for WincIf you’re buying your wines from Winc, you’re in luck! 60% of our wines produced in 2019 were made from grapes that were sustainably farmed and we are committed to increasing that to 75% by the year 2021. Winc’s winemaking philosophy is to incorporate as many sustainable farming practices as we can. We believe that this is the right thing to do for not only the consumer, but for Winc as a producer, our growers, and the vineyards. We follow the definition of sustainability set forth by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and work with additional organizations depending on grower affiliations for specific wines. Other sustainable winemaking programs include those from the USDA, EU Organic, EMS Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 / ISO 14004), SIP Certified (Sustainability in Practice), Certified Green (The Lodi Rules), LIVE Certified (Low Input Viticulture and Enology), Salmon Safe, Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ), Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile, Integrity & Sustainability Certified (South Africa), Sustainable Australia Winegrowing (SAW), and Bodegas de Argentina Sustainability Protocol. ...more ...less