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    Vintners make environmental commitments
    NWWF vintner Suzanne Deal Booth transformed Bella Oaks winery in Napa Valley into California Certified Organic Farming and introduced biodynamic practices for growing, processing and selling organic goods. Contributed photos
    Naples Winter Wine Festival
    By Kelly J. Farrell  
    26 January 2024

    Vintners make environmental commitments

    Wine-making is returning to its roots, with many growers increasingly incorporating environmentally friendly methods. Several vintners of the Naples Winter Wine Festival have converted to organic and biodynamic growing; organic wines are made without any synthetic chemicals or added preservatives, while biodynamic wines are similar to organic but are produced using a holistic approach beneficial to nature and the planet.

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