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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Elegant and balanced, Mission Hill’s Reserve Collection highlights grapes from hand-selected organic blocks in the Okanagan Valley—home to bees, falcons and chickens that replace pesticides and insecticides. The result is a vibrant and crisp wine that delights the senses and reflects the winery’s commitment to preserving the natural beauty that surrounds it. Mission Hill has worked tirelessly to fully convert their vineyards to organic, and as of the 2022 vintage, all applicable wines will carry the organic certification.
Domaine Bousquet Malbec Argentina $17.99 807263
Domaine Bousquet Organic Vegan Malbec
Mission Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc BC VQA $25.99 388629
In addition to being fully organic, Domaine Bousquet boasts vegan winemaking practices, meaning the wine is made without animal products in its fining process. Fining removes unwanted material from the wine during the clarification and stabilization process. Additionally, nestled in the mountain community of Tupungato, Argentina, the winery prides itself on hiring locals: 95 percent of its employees reside within 10 kilometres, significantly reducing commuter carbon emissions. This ethical and robust Malbec ticks many boxes, balancing dark fruit and savoury flavours with fine-grained tannins and a structural finish.
Villa Teresa Veneto Pinot Grigio Italy $19.99 549642
Villa Teresa Organic Pinot Grigio
Villa Teresa crafts its organic Pinot Grigio in the sun- drenched vineyards of Veneto, Italy, where it was one of the first wineries in the area to incorporate organic practices. The viticulture approach delivers a Pinot Grigio with purity and finesse, dancing on the palate with green apple and pear flavours. Villa Teresa demonstrates that embracing eco-friendly practices can elevate not only the quality of the wine but also the cultural heritage of winemaking.
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