I have high regard for farmers and growers who produce crops using organic and sustainable methods. I actually think the fruits and vegetables taste better and I am willing to pay more, if necessary, when I purchase them. Wine is no exception to this idea and sometimes it does not cost any more for wine produced in organic or sustainable ways. Wines produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers just seem to taste better to me. I have previously written about Benziger Family Wineries and their sustainable methods. Today, I am writing about Cabernet Sauvignon from Bonterra Vineyards, probably the largest wine brand in the U.S. with all organic wines.
Bonterra was started by Fetzer Wines as their line of organic wines. A few years ago, Fetzer and
Bonterra were acquired by Concha y Toro, the large Chilean wine company. Bonterra has continued the tradition of organic wines. Bonterra tries to maintain a balanced biodiversity of wasps, birds, sheep and wildlife in their vineyards so that pesticides are not necessary.
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon is from vineyards in Mendocino County (72%), Lake County (24%) and Napa County (4%) California. The aromas of dark cherry, berry and plum are noted in the glass. The flavor backs that up in a smooth, rich wine with medium amounts of oak. I think the fruit flavors are outstanding. The alcohol content is 13.9% and I purchased it at Costco for $10.89. Whole Foods also carries this wine. It would be hard to find a better Cabernet Sauvignon at this price.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
Bonterra was started by Fetzer Wines as their line of organic wines. A few years ago, Fetzer and
Bonterra were acquired by Concha y Toro, the large Chilean wine company. Bonterra has continued the tradition of organic wines. Bonterra tries to maintain a balanced biodiversity of wasps, birds, sheep and wildlife in their vineyards so that pesticides are not necessary.
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon is from vineyards in Mendocino County (72%), Lake County (24%) and Napa County (4%) California. The aromas of dark cherry, berry and plum are noted in the glass. The flavor backs that up in a smooth, rich wine with medium amounts of oak. I think the fruit flavors are outstanding. The alcohol content is 13.9% and I purchased it at Costco for $10.89. Whole Foods also carries this wine. It would be hard to find a better Cabernet Sauvignon at this price.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
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