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The best thing to go with local produce is local wine. In a recent episode of Emeril Green, Kyle, a Whole Foods wine expert shares a taste of Madeleines Chardonnay. It's from a vineyard in Purcellville, Va.
Choosing sustainable wines can be just as important as choosing sustainable foods. Check out these tips for finding good local wine:
Find vineyards close to home by attending area wine festivals. You can meet local producers and taste the finest vino that your area has to offer. Ask a wine expert at your local organic grocery store to find out about local wines.
Smaller wineries tend to have smaller carbon footprints.
If you can't find any sustainable vineyards close to home, buy organic. To be really sure you're popping open a bottle that lines up with your ecological morals, scan the label. Note the difference between organic, which means the wine is made with organic grapes and no added sulfites, and those made from organically grown grapes (which means that only the former is true).
More Great Emeril Recipes:
Emeril Expert Clip: Meet the Whole Foods Market Tea Expert
Emeril Green Episode: Country Cooking
Emeril's Acai, Blueberry, Pomegranate White Sports Tea
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