Why aren there more wines made from organic or biodynamic grapes?
Wine has some catching up to do compared to the organic food market. In the past the number of organic wines has been few and not all have been great quality. But gradually the penny is dropping that well-made organic and biodynamic wines can be a good thing. The wines possess a greater sense of place and typicity than conventionally-made wines. Consumer demand is growing for wines produced without pesticides, and for wines with character and individuality in a world of reliable but relatively boring brands. The percentage of the world’s vineyards that are organically farmed may be very low (somewhere around 5%) but it is growing fast and soon there will be a great many more to choose from.
