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By Blythe Copeland
Great Neck, NY, USA | Tue Oct 28 15:00:00 GMT 2008

 
 
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County photoZoom

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County

Vineyard: Bonterra Vineyard; Ukiah, California
Why We Like It: Steward David Koball developed this California cabernet by mixing cabernet grapes (83%) with just a dash of syrah, petite sirah, and malbec for a rich taste with hints of raspberries, currents, cherries, and vanilla.
Eco Factor: The vineyard is certified organic, therefore soil, pests, weeds, and air are working their magic on the grapes without chemical intervention. The winery is also dedicated to composting, cover crops, and natural cycles.
Where to Buy: MadWine.com
How Much: $15
Drink it With: An aged cheddar cheese from your local farmer's market, a plate of organic fruit, and freshly baked bread.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Maipo Valley photoZoom

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Maipo Valley

Vineyard: De Martino; Chile
Why We Like It: This oak-aged certified organic wine from Chilean vineyard De Martino is a sensory delight to the nose with its blackberry, cherry, and truffle aromas, and the taste is full and smooth.
Eco Factor: The hand-picked grapes are grown, pruned, and harvested under the certification of BCS Oko-Garantie, then fermented in native yeasts to use less sulfur.
Interesting Factoid: According to the winery's Web site, it is actually easier to be organic in Chile, due to the dry summers and "nearly complete absence of plant disease."
Where to Buy: International Cellar
How Much: $15
Drink it With: A heaping bowl of pasta Bolognese or a grilled steak from free-range grass-fed beef.

Domaine de Bajac Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 photoZoom

Domaine de Bajac Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Vineyard: Jacques Frelin Vignobles, France
Why We Like It: This full, rich wine—made entirely from organically-grown cabernet sauvignon grapes—is best known for its unpretentious, slightly peppery taste.
Eco Factor: It's certified organic by the stringent government-run French inspection company ECOCERT.
Where to Buy: The Organic Wine Company
How Much: $14
Drink it With: A spicy stir-fry, followed by a slice of organic bittersweet chocolate cake.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Famatina Valley photoZoom

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Famatina Valley

Vineyard: Pircas Negras; Argentina
Why We Like It: This Argentinean cabernet sports a fruity, earthy blend, combing notes of blackberry and tea with currants and allspice.
Eco Factor: It's both made from organic grapes and vegan, which means it isn't clarified with gelatin, isinglass, milk proteins, or animal albumin.
Where to Buy: Organic Vintners
How Much: $10
Drink it With: Organic meat on the grill with a side of seasonal fresh veggies.

Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2004 photoZoom

Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2004

Vineyard: Cullen Wines; Australia
Why We Like It: Cullen Wines considers its 2004 crop one of its best since 1993—plenty of rain, a cool growing season, and a warm harvest all contributed to grapes at ideal ripeness.
Eco Factor: All of the wines produced are organic and biodynamic, which means all the crop maintenance—from spraying to transplanting—is performed without chemicals, and with an eye toward the astronomical rhythms.
Where to Buy: OldBridgeCellars.com
How Much: $75
Drink it With: Organic lamb lollipops with fresh garlic and rosemary.

 
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