Feel-Good Wines

While the team here at Crown Cellars consists of a relatively small group of people that are very passionate about wine, we are also proud to be a part of a much bigger business; Carlsberg Group. Any business on a global scale has a responsibility to the future of the planet, a responsibility that Carlsberg Group takes very seriously; our Together Towards Zero & Beyond programme aims for zero carbon emissions at our breweries, 100% recyclable, reusable and renewable packaging and for 100% of our electricity to come from renewable sources at our breweries by 2030, with plenty more targets on top of that

We also value working with other companies that aim to achieve similar goals – several of our partner winemakers are certified organic, sustainable and/or biodynamic. Our portfolio is filled with wines from around the world, and countries often have different names for the certification of one or all of these practices, so we thought it would be worth highlighting a few

Organic Wines

Organic certification in wine means, in the most basic sense, that the grapes have been farmed organically. The definition can vary country to country, but it generally excludes the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, fungicides and herbicides. It also limits the use of added sulphites (a preservative that forms naturally in winemaking) as well as flavouring agents, GMO yeasts and colouring agents like the grape juice concentrate ‘Mega Purple’, which adds deep colour and a touch of sweetness when used.

Organic wines actually tend to require less water as the soils contain more organic matter, holding the water better, as well as not tainting local ecosystems with chemicals. EU Organic certifications go beyond this to even use guidelines to ensure the ethical treatment of vineyard workers.

Certified organic is always a plus, but we also work with winemakers that are practicing organic, meaning that while they follow organic practices they are not yet certified. Organic practices need to be in place for at least three years before certification is granted