Great News: We found a thoroughly enjoyable No Sulfites Added Red Wine! And almost in our backyard! This wine is indeed produced by Casa Barranca, an estate situated on a National Landmark near Ojai, California. We liked the rest of their line but for now, given the high interest in NSA wines, we were happy to snatch the last cases for you! This Syrah 2004 is a mouthful of fruits untamed by sulfites. Layers of flavors reveal themselves as you taste it, backed by a robust body and sustained by tannins which linger persuasively long enough on your buds. A great marriage of New World spirit and Old World knowledge brought together by a Canadian winemaker, Jean-Benoit. And the wine is biodynamic too which certainly enhances its character.

Continuing our discovery around California we have selected an interesting expression of Pinot Grigio 2005 from the Carneros region, an area of Napa Valley that is drawing more and more attention to itself. This one comes from Madonna Estate, owned and operated by the Bertolucci family, one of the pioneer vintners of the area. The wine displays an originality and a depth that only time can impart. An interesting find!

From New Zealand comes a new and surprising Sauvignon Blanc 2003 from Richmond Plains, a vineyard located on the Southern Island. Growing organically in this beautiful country seems well, natural! This wine explodes in a mouthful of citrus flavors bringing immediately to mind the nice fish "en sauce" or other fruits of the sea that it would perfectly complement!

From the Domaine de Bajac we just received the 2002 vintage of their classic Merlot, a mellow and tender guy that will gently keep you company until the end of your meal.

Another red wine from the South of France the 2004 Côtes-du-Rhône Domaine des Cèdres reminds us how blessed this region is to produce consistently satisfying wines year after year. The Syrah-Grenache-Carignane blend is a great combination for a food wine!

To complete the lot let's not forget the Domaine de Caillan Viognier 2004. This vintage does not present as much character of the Viognier grape as did the 2003 but will satisfy anyone looking for a light, fruity and easy going alternative to Chardonnay.

You can order these wines separately OR enjoy their diversity through our SPRING SPECIAL package with one bottle of each style for a total of $113; a good price that includes FREE SHIPPING! Grab one the 48 packs offered!

How's that for an endorsement! It is never easy to satisfy a chef's palate, particularly when this chef oversees 3 of the best restaurants operated by the Ritz Carlton in Florida. But after extensive research and tasting of our line, here are the kind words that Yves Vacheresse had for our company:

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you both for making such great wines available. Their quality and originality are a perfect complement to the organic food we serve here at Vernona, our Four Diamond-AAA and Four Star-Mobil rated restaurant.

We recently conducted a tasting of eighteen of your wines for the restaurant service staff as well as several of my colleague chefs. It was a thrill to see everyone rate the wines so highly. It became difficult in fact to select the dozen now featured on our wine list.

It is very exciting for me to have the ability of pairing these wine gems with my food and in keeping thus with our mission to serve the best and healthiest food and beverage products.

Thank you for partnering with us.

Yves Vacheresse
Vernona Restaurant Chef de Cuisine"

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They have published a series of books on how to use food to assist in the healing of such conditions as Diabetes, Cancer, High Cholesterol and Fertility problems with intelligence and flavor. A very sorely needed service when you see that conventional medicine does not even mention or encourage a change of diet to people afflicted with such (and other) conditions! It is really amazing to see the first precept of Hipocrates "May food be your first medicine!" so blatantly ignored! Certainly it is an area more difficult to control and make money from than pills!

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You're almost there! Just have a look at this phenomenal picture and you will be immersed in the heart of Paris as seen from Notre Dame!

Have a little fun driving your car for a change! Be the first who finds the way out of the maze and sends me the solution (e.g., Right, Left, Straight), and I will add a bottle of Blanquette de Limoux to your next order for free! I don't think you can do better than 20 steps myself but I could be wrong...!

We love to help you make your choice. Call us and tell us your special needs. We will do the best to satisfy them. Real people are just a phone call away at 888-326-9463! (888-ECO-WINE)

Dr Mic
Wine Selection

Veronique Raskin
President

Organic Wine Company
415-256-8888