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minerals, and cow manure. The winemaker
respects the land and uses these organic
materials, “preparations” to enhance the soil
and stimulate plant growth. The winemaker
also relies on the lunar calendar, similar
to the Farmer’s Almanac, for instructions
on when to plant, use preparations, work
the land, and harvest their crops. Dictated
by the moon phases and astrological signs
(Earth, Fire, Air, Water) this calendar is
essentially the ultimate guide for optimum
grape growing results. In the U.S., Oregon
is leading the way on biodynamic wines
According to the Wine Industry
Network Advisor, in 2020 Oregon
accounted for more than half of
the biodynamic vineyards. Just like
organic properties, many wineries farm
biodynamically, but have not been certified
because of the arduous process and cost.
Our dear friends at Maysara Winery
have been leading the way in biodynamic
agriculture for decades. Proudly stated on
their website, “Though using chemicals
would have been faster and more
economical while building infrastructure
and reclaiming the land, not a single drop
has or will be used throughout our estate,”
Finally, sustainable. A word that
gets tossed around like Tupperware but
has had the most impact on the wine
world to date. According to the Wine
Institute, “sustainable winegrowing is a
comprehensive set of practices that are
environmentally sound, socially equitable
and economically viable. These sustainable
vineyard and winery practices conserve
water and energy, maintain healthy soil,
protect air and water quality, enhance
relations with employees and communities,
preserve local ecosystems and wildlife
habitat, and improve the economic vitality
of vineyards and wineries.”
Sustainable winegrowing is organic,
holistic, but most importantly, it’s mindful.
Not only is the environment at the
forefront of sustainable winemaking, but
social impact and responsibility carry the
same level of importance. Sustainability
ensures there is a focus on employee
relationship, wellness, and promoting a
thriving community.
As purveyors of wine, we are committed
to selling quality wines that have minimal
impact on the environment and our bodies.
By drinking wine in its purest form, you
are eliminating many of the bad elements
in winemaking, but you are still having
amazing wine. People frequently ask us
if they are going to get hungover from
minimal intervention wines and each time,
we respond the same way, “if you drink
enough of anything, you’re not going to
feel good!” But you will know that you’re
only drinking the good stuff and none of
the bad.
Katie’s Wine Pick: 2020 Anima Mundi ‘Cami delsXops
Ancestral Macebeo /Xarel-lo
Anima Mundi translates to ‘soul of the earth.’ This Penedes, Spain winery is a side
project of Agusti Torello Roca, who is winemaker for his family’s estate, AT Roca. For
this wine Agusti uses organic traditional cava grapes and minimal intervention. The wine
is aged in clay anfora, concrete and old French oak barrels for fermentation and aging.
Ancestral fermentation is an ancient technique but a risky way to make sparkling in which
fermentation starts in the tank and is halted through temperature reduction. The partially
fermented wine is bottled, and a secondary fermentation takes place where the yeast eats
the remaining sugar and produces C02 which is trapped in the bottle — and there you
have bubbles.
Farm Burger has reopened its Midtown
location inside Whole Foods on 14th
Street. The restaurant is now open daily
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. offering its grassfed
beef hamburgers and chicken sandwiches
from their ghost kitchen, Farm Birds. Visit
farmburger.com for more information.
The Pinky Cole Foundation — a nonprofit founded by the founder and CEO of Slutty
Vegan — teamed with up with The Bando Project to host a back-to-school drive supplying
400 middle and high school students in Atlanta with school supplies.
► Weee! — the e-grocer specializing in Asian and FFispanic products
— has launched in Atlanta. The delivery company sources and delivers
authentic products — from fresh produce to traditional comfort foods
to the newest snack trend. This includes items that are often very
difficult to find in the U.S., from fresh Pacific black cod from FFalf
Moon Bay to Kyoho grapes and air-flown FFokkaido uni. For more
information, visit sayweee.com.
Gather ‘round, a celebration of Southern food, drink, music and
art, will be held at the Epicurean FFotel in Midtown Oct. 14 - 17. Curated and produced
by Southern Culinary & Creative, the four-day festival will give guests a chance to meet and
eat with the South’s most prestigious chefs, beverage experts, artists, makers and entertainers.
Nonprofit The Giving Kitchen will be the beneficiary of the event. Tickets are available at
GatherRoundATL.com. m
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
The festival returns to FFistoric Fourth War Park Sept. 9-12 with tasting tents and an
intimate dinner series featuring a lineup of well-
known chefs and mixologists. Attendees will
find wine pop-up stations, a cocktail garden,
live music, an interactive food and beverage
pairing area, and live learning experiences. To
kick off festival weekend, AFWF will be hosting
its first-ever barbecue battle competition,
where some of the top Georgia hotspots will
compete for the title of “best barbecue bite”
on Saturday. On Sunday, guests can enjoy the
ultimate tailgate party as the Atlanta Falcons
mee the Philadelphia Eagles. Intimate live and in-person culinary experiences include
a festival collaboration dinner with Lazy Betty’s Ron FFsu and Aaron Phillips, A Taste
of Espana dinner at John Castellucci’s Cooks & Soldiers, Sunday Supper at Deborah
VanTrece’s Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Southern Revival Brunch at The Woodall
with Chef John C. Metz, Italian Sunday feast at Colletta Atlanta, The Ultimate Omakase
experience at O-Ku Atlanta, curated dinner at 5Church with Chef Mark Alba and —
back by popular demand — South Main Kitchen’s Taste of NoLa dinner with live musical
entertainment. For tickets and full details, visit atlfoodandwinefestival.com.Qi]
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