I am not a big fan of alcohol, and I do not recommend drinking daily, but if you do have a light alcoholic drink once in a while, I would suggest drinking organic wine. Like all other organic products, organic wine is fermented with chemical and pesticide-free grapes from unpolluted soil. While organic alcohol may not yet be as buzz-worthy a term as any other organic product on the market, it is usually a cleaner, more intense tasting experience.
The main ingredient that conventional wine makers use that organic wine makers do not is a preservative called sulfites. Sulfites acts as a stabilizer in wine and its biggest benefit to wine is its lasting shelf life. In its simplest form it is called sulfur-dioxide, and it is a natural part of the wine fermentation process. In order to have the “organic” label however, organic wines must be fermented without this key ingredient. If you are worried about the lack of sulfites compromising the taste somehow though, rest assured that many wine enthusiasts feel the lack of sulfites gives the wine even more of a clearer taste and texture.
Whole Foods is the most common place to buy organic wine, but there is also a great natural food store called Co-Op in Santa Monica that carries it, along with organic champagne. Also, if you are ever out at a restaurant that does not offer an organic option, try European wine—they still have sulfites but less than your average glass!
BTW- Mold sensitivity individuals should stay away from all types of wine, it can be aggravating to the nasal, lungs and intestinal tissues.
Cooportunity
1525 Broadway Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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