Tag Archives: Organic

Champagne House That Saved A Town During WWI Is Now Saving Environment

Posted on February 17, 2022 by damewine

During World War I, Champagne Lanson protected the local town people of Reims and today they continue to protect the local community by leading the way to a more sustainable way of farming. Continue reading →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged biodynamic, Champagne, Champagne Lanson, French Bubbles, Organic, Reims, sustainability, World War I | 3 Comments

Conscious Custodians Bring Back the Beauty that was Lost

Posted on May 31, 2018 by damewine

Every time I see a grand limestone French château, it is always a heart stopping moment. I remember imagining them when I was a young adult reading up on French history in a tiny, dingy library in my unsavory NYC … Continue reading →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged biodynamic, Cabernet Franc, Château Fonplégade, France, Merlot, Organic, Saint-Émilion | Leave a comment

What is “Authentic” Wine?

Posted on December 15, 2017 by damewine

It is interesting how things can come back around in life; something that you were told when you were younger, or just less wise, can have more meaning when you have experienced those lessons first hand. This has been my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged #WBC17, biodynamic, Bonterra, Bonterra Vineyards, California, Campovida, Fetzer, Fetzer Vineyards, Idlewild, LIOCO, Mendocino, Mendocino County, Nelson Family Vineyards, Organic, Reeve, Rootdown, sustainability, sutainable, Trinafour, Two Shepherds, vineyards | 2 Comments

Individuality or Conformity: Which is the Nobler Path?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by damewine

As I tasted a fruit-forward, easy drinking Saperavi red wine from Georgia in downtown Manhattan last week, I thought to myself, “they could sell this wine to anyone.” The gracious lady who was a representative for the distributor told me … Continue reading →