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Grape vines and fruit trees are the beginnings of wine and they are vunerable to all sorts of diseases and pests. While most modern growers do use chemicals to keep their plants healthy, a growing number are moving away from traditional methods and using organic solutions.

These viticulturists have come up with many natural remedies for common blights. Using organic planting methods & pesticides can keep the plants healthy while not adding harmful chemicals to the soil for the plants to absorb.

Adding preservatives to wine is another hot issue with consumers and a reduction in the use of sulfites is a boon for allergy-sensitive people who suffer from 'sulfite headache.' Find out more about going organic, some tips for making your own wines, and links to buying organic wines online...

Organic Wine Cellar - A good link list of where to purchase organic wine worldwide with related story articles, suggested books and more.

Organic Grape Production - Extensive info for the Eastern U.S. where the climate makes going organic more difficult, with a survey of economic and marketing factors, insect pests and diseases, plus a good link list to related organizations and vineyard suppliers. Also available as a viewable PDF file.

Organic Winegrowing Goes Mainstream - Information-packed story article in the archives of The Wine News Magazine detailing the history of the movement, major growers, distinguishing organic from non-organic wines, plus brief taste notes of wines from major suppliers.

Clearing Up the Confusion About Organic Wine - In the U.S., at least, and the problem resting with the various government agencies that regulate organic wine labeling, with more about the confusion over sulfite content.

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