Green Grapes

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The time has come for "green" wines as vineyards are modernizing to meet today’s eco-trends.

It's not about compromising taste or quality, which wine lovers wouldn't stand for. Rather, knowing that wine makers are being good stewards of the land may add just a bit of spice to any wine.

More on this subject

• The Environmental Defense Fund makes the argument for better management of vineyards.
• How vineyards can save money putting environmental practices into action.
• Green wineries use a new/old approach to mowing.