Cheap Good Organic Wine

This bottle of Chile’s flagship grape varietal was made by Alvaro Espinoza, the pioneer of South American biodynamic wine making. With its spicy notes it pairs wonderfully with heavy meat dishes… the greasier the better.

Winery: Cerrillos
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Carménère
Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile

An upscale, but still affordable Pinot Noir, the Falcon’s Perch 2009 has strawberry and sweet herb notes and a live, earthy finish.

Winery: J. Lohr Estates
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Coast, California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points

The grapes used in the 2005 De Martino Organic Cabernet Sauvignon are organically grown in their own “Isla de Maipo” estate. For vinification, they have used only the grapes own yeasts during fermentation and a minimum of sulphur. Pairs well with red meats and pasta.

Winery: De Martino Estate
Vintage: 2005
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Maipo Valley, Chile
Ratings: WINE & SPIRITS: 91 points
Price: $11.99

If you’re the type of person who heads straight to the organics section in the grocery store, you should consider the ’05 Bonterra Chardonnay; one of the world’s top organically grown and farmed white wines. A full, rich Chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and green apples. Rich buttery texture with great length.

Winery: Bonterra Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: North Coast, California
Ratings: BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMP
Price: $12.99