The U.S. is predicting to be the largest wine makers by the year 2010 if we continue our current trend in wine consumption. Among the world’s top five wine-consuming nations, the U.S. is seeing a significant rise in the total number of wine consumed. The total consumption in the other four countries, (France, Germany, Italy, Spain), is declining a bit, according to the Wine Institute.
The growth of U.S. wine consumption has been fueled by a few factors. These include health benefits, fine wines being produced at great value, the industry’s campaign to demystify wine and the eco green agricultural practices that have risen over the years.
When you buy organic wine you are doing more then buying a healthier wine. You are helping change the way you live in the future.
My organic wine pick for the weekend is the Palin Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 from Chile. This organic wine has serious hints of chocolate and deep, rich fruits. The finish is fairly strong, yet light. It is the perfect paring for Pace Webb’s Green Lentil Salad, a wonderful culinary addition to this Cabernet.
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