5 star rating October 16, 2007 Cris B.
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Hip, Hip Syrah! - for Frey's Organics and Biodynamic Wines

Frey has two wine lists. One for organic and another for biodynamic. The latter ecological farming method takes wine making to another level of organic agriculture. Frey has stricter standards and considerations of the entire ecosystem, which includes adding nutrients back into the soil, the farm animals that graze among the vines, other plantings and compost vitality. Frey's organic and biodynamic wines are winning bronze, silver and gold metals, and receiving high ratings by critics. Organic wines are USDA and CCOF certified. Biodynamic wines are certified by the Demeter Association.

We are fazing out regional wines from our wine collection that aren't organic or biodynamic. I've always had a problem with sulfites, Frey's wines have no additives, tartaric acid or sulfites; trace of sulfites occurs naturally from the wine grapes. Without sulfites, it is recommended to store the white wines at 50 degrees or less. The reds can be stored like another fine red wine, around 52-55 degrees. Vegans can drink Frey wines as they only use bentonite clay as a fining agent during the processing on their white wines.

Speaking of white wine, I really enjoyed that glass of Frey organic 2005 Chardonnay I had last night - tasting of ripe apple, pear, and light oak with a buttery finish. The vintner recommends serving it with a fruit and cheese platter, or as a complement wild-caught salmon, or a savory vegetarian dish. Our guests this week, visiting from Idaho, shared with us that they buy Frey wines by the case, as they eat and drink only organic foods and beverages. T. says she loves cooking with Frey's red wines, especially when concocting a savory stew or Italian cuisine. Tonight, I'm serving Frey's North Coast Syrah '06 with a homemade pasta and red sauce.

Cris' keywords: organic, biodynamic, wine, vineyard, winery, Frey, ecological farming methods, Chardonnay, Syrah

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