Ten Delicious Organic Wines

Lololnis Redwood Valley Estate, Fume Blanc
This wine is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.

"If you're serving a white wine, the general rule of thumb is you think white like chicken or pasta," says Katie Rojas, customer care at the Fine Winehouse in Upland, Calif. "You can pair it with a white sauce, sautéed chicken or fish."

Luzon Verde, Jumilla
This Spanish wine is made using Monastrell grapes. It goes well with "any types of red meats," says Rich Lewandowsky, manager at Shoppers Wines in Union, N.J. It's a "soft red with a very smooth and easy finish."

Rayun, Carmenere
This wine is 100% Carmenere. The Carmenere grape is better paired, in general, with a "heavier pork or lamb," says Rutledge. The wine produced from the grape "tends to be very big."

Ukiah Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Syrah, Decoursey calls this wine "versatile." You could pair this with a spaghetti Bolognese or a skirt steak, says Decoursey.

Vina De Martino, Sauvignon Blanc
Made in Chile, this "organico" wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A lighter-bodied white, this goes really well with fish dishes or goat cheese," says Hoehn. "It's a wine you don't have to have with anything."

Tips for Finding Organic Wines

The meaning of the term "organic wines" depends on the label.

Wines with a certified seal "USDA Organic" are actually different from those whose bottle reads "Made with Organically Grown Grapes." The former means there are no sulfites added, which can occur naturally, but are usually added to keep wines from spoiling, while the latter allows for a small amount.

That's not all.

There are wines that are labeled "Biodynamic" that use organic farming techniques. Organic is better for the environment because "it reduces the amount of toxins in the water," says Lori Wyman of the Organic Trade Association. (It's also better for farm workers and most of us because we all basically live downstream.)

But, before you go off in search of just a label, know that there are winemakers in Europe that have been growing grapes for years without chemicals and pesticides. Only the labels may not reflect this process, which is why you should talk to a wine store employee when you're searching for an earth-friendly vino to go along with your juicy takeout T-Bone from Ruth's Chris Steak House RUTH.

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