THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO organic wine
What is organic wine?
According to MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries), organic is a term for products created in line with organic production standards, which may be certified by a certification body or authority. This essentially means minimising the use of external inputs, avoiding or excluding the use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, antibiotics, growth promotants, genetic modification and irradiations.
An organic wine is grown on vines that aren’t maintained using weed killers or synthetic chemicals. More natural ways of promoting growth and controlling weeds are used. It relies on incorporating the natural rhythms of the land, seasons and weather conditions to produce quality growth even in challenging situations. Organic food and
