Organic Vs. Biodynamic Wine
Selecting the right year, grape varietal and wine region used to be options enough for picking the perfect wine. But as more and more eco-friendly wines are finding reknown among wine enthusiasts and more and more green claims are gracing bottle labels, wine drinkers who prefer a greener varietal can now add eco-certifications to their list of preferred characteristics. Like the difference between an Australian Shiraz and a Californian Syrah, eco-certifications for wine have subtle, yet meaningful, differences. Before picking out the perfect pairing for your next candle-lit meal, read on to find out which label, USDA certified-organic or Demeter USA certified-biodynamic, indicates the better bottle.
Chemical Index
- 1,4-Dioxane
- Arsenic
- Asbestos
- Atrazine
- Bisphenol A (BPA)
- Carbaryl
- Chlorpyrifos
- Diesel
- Dioxins
- Endosulfan
- Fluoride
- Formaldehyde
- Hexavalent Chromium
- Lead
- Lindane
- Mercury
- Methylene chloride (dichloromethane)
- n-hexane
- Nanomaterials
- Ozone
- Parabens
- Perchlorate
- Perchloroethylene (Tetrachloroethylene, PERC, PCE)
- Phthalates
- Propoxur (Flea and Tick Pesticide)
- Pyrethrins
- Pyrethroids
- Styrene
- Sulfur Dioxide
- TDCP/TCEP (Chlorinated Flame Retardants)
- Tetrachlorvinphos (Flea and Tick Pesticide)
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Triclosan and Triclocarban (Antibacterials)



