{"id":10391,"date":"2024-11-04T14:26:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T06:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/?p=10391"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:39:59","slug":"why-do-we-support-organic-farming-biodynamics-and-low-intervention-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/protip\/why-do-we-support-organic-farming-biodynamics-and-low-intervention-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"\u9858\u666f\uff1a\u70ba\u4ec0\u9ebc\u6211\u5011\u8981\u652f\u6301\u6709\u6a5f\u3001\u751f\u7269\u52d5\u529b\u3001\u4f4e\u5e72\u9810\u8461\u8404\u9152\uff1f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Currently over 80% of our portfolio are either <span style=\"color: #b91818;\"><strong>organic<\/strong> <strong>certified<\/strong><\/span> or in the process of certification, which demands a minimum of 3 years for transition. We have encountered challenges faced by remaining producers unable to afford certification amidst difficult weather conditions. Despite their understanding of the benefits of biodiversity preservation and its influence on wine quality, the risk of crop loss every other year, potentially leading to significantly higher wine prices, poses a real dilemma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">While the path forward seems clear to us, here are the reasons why we advocate organic:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Enhanced Taste:<\/span><\/strong> Organic and biodynamic practices not only benefit the environment but also result in wines with greater mineral and aromatic complexity, offering a superior taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Environmental Conservation:<\/span><\/strong> By opting for organic and biodynamic methods, we contribute to environmental preservation and the creation of more authentic products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Health Benefits:<\/span><\/strong> Choosing wines produced with minimal additives reduces the use of sulfites and numerous other components used for preservation, fining, and more, promoting healthier consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Ethical Standards:<\/span><\/strong> Supporting winemakers who opt for chemical-free and additive-free wine production demands greater effort, risk-taking, and manpower, reflecting a commitment to ethical practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Promoting Change:<\/span><\/strong> While the wine industry has traditionally been conservative and male-dominated, the dedication of progressive farmers has led to significant improvements, emphasizing the importance of ethics and vision in assessing wine quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Sustainable Practices:<\/span><\/strong> We acknowledge the privilege of living where food is abundant and recognize that wine is a luxury. Hence, we prioritize environmentally conscious choices such as sea transport over air shipment, promoting greater awareness and positive change in consumption habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h4 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:125%;color:rgb(185, 24, 24);\">Here are some of the organic\/biodynamic certifications in France<\/span><b aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/b><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div id=\"gallery-298390191\" class=\"slider slider-auto-height row-collapse slider-nav-reveal\" data-flickity-options='{&quot;imagesLoaded&quot;: true, &quot;dragThreshold&quot; : 5, &quot;cellAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,&quot;wrapAround&quot;: true,&quot;prevNextButtons&quot;: true,&quot;percentPosition&quot;: true,&quot;pageDots&quot;: true, &quot;rightToLeft&quot;: false, &quot;autoPlay&quot; : 3000}'>\n\n  <div class=\"gallery-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\">\n            <a class=\"image-lightbox lightbox-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.png\" title=\"Agriculture Biologique (AB) is an organic certification in France\">            <div class=\"box has-hover gallery-box box-default\">\n              <div class=\"box-image image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-400x296.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" ids=\"10495,10496,10497\" style=\"default\" lightbox_image_size=\"1536x1536\" type=\"slider-full\" slider_bullets=\"true\" auto_slide=\"3000\" image_height=\"56.25%\" text_align=\"center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-400x296.png 400w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-800x593.png 800w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n                 <p>Agriculture Biologique (AB) is an organic certification in France<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>          <\/div>\n         <\/div><div class=\"gallery-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\">\n            <a class=\"image-lightbox lightbox-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.png\" title=\"Demeter is a biodynamic certification worldwide\">            <div class=\"box has-hover gallery-box box-default\">\n              <div class=\"box-image image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-400x296.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" ids=\"10495,10496,10497\" style=\"default\" lightbox_image_size=\"1536x1536\" type=\"slider-full\" slider_bullets=\"true\" auto_slide=\"3000\" image_height=\"56.25%\" text_align=\"center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-400x296.png 400w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-800x593.png 800w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n                 <p>Demeter is a biodynamic certification worldwide<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>          <\/div>\n         <\/div><div class=\"gallery-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\">\n            <a class=\"image-lightbox lightbox-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.png\" title=\"Biodyvin is a biodynamic certification essentially in France with 200+ winegrowers\">            <div class=\"box has-hover gallery-box box-default\">\n              <div class=\"box-image image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-400x296.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" ids=\"10495,10496,10497\" style=\"default\" lightbox_image_size=\"1536x1536\" type=\"slider-full\" slider_bullets=\"true\" auto_slide=\"3000\" image_height=\"56.25%\" text_align=\"center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-400x296.png 400w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-800x593.png 800w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n                 <p>Biodyvin is a biodynamic certification essentially in France with 200+ winegrowers<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>          <\/div>\n         <\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">As responsible consumers, entrepreneurs, and investors, harnessing our collective willpower can lead to meaningful transformations within the industry, aligning our choices with values that support sustainability, ethics, and a more conscientious approach to consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">We see that most consumers tend to focus on the finished products, and the very taste of the wine, <strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">without questioning the producing methods<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">But technology and winemaking regulations allow wine producers to use all sort of additives to correct the wine, to compensate for the lack of acidity or ripeness etc\u2026 It often does the trick when it comes to mass-produced, cheap supermarket wine.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">And you know that life is too short to drink bad wine. And in our opinion, the quality of a wine cannot be judged by its awards, or tasting notes only\u2026 but by the <strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">ethics and the vision of the farmers as well.<\/span><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h4 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" style=\"font-size:125%;color:rgb(185, 24, 24);\">Learn about how Clos de Caveau benefit from Organic Practice<\/span><b aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/b><\/h4><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Wine Tour -  Ep 4 -  Clos de Caveau\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XI7kgiHDJHo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Check out our <strong><span style=\"color: #b91818;\">first<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b91818;\">Protip<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/protip\/what-is-organic-wine-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button secondary expand\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t<i class=\"icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t<span>What is organic wine?<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u4eba\u751f\u82e6\u77ed\uff0c\u4e0d\u61c9\u559d\u52a3\u8cea\u8461\u8404\u9152\u3002\u5c0d\u6211\u5011\u800c\u8a00\uff0c\u4e00\u74f6\u8461\u8404\u9152\u7684\u8cea\u7d20\u4e0d\u80fd\u55ae\u9760\u734e\u9805\u8207\u54c1\u98f2\u98a8\u5473\uff0c\u91c0\u9152\u5e2b\u7684\u9053\u5fb7\u8207\u9858\u666f\u4e5f\u540c\u6a23\u91cd\u8981\u3002<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-protip"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/protip-5.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10391"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10391\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkwineguild.com\/zh-hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}