Top 10 organic wines in the U.S.

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For years, many vintners shied away from using the organic label because organic wines, in even the country’s finest wine shops, were relegated to one tiny section that was divided by neither style nor quality. But green is now a golden word and “o” is no longer a scarlet letter. 

While a few wine shops still cling to the organic shelf in hopes of looking hip to the eco-movement, most stores have moved the organics back to their rightful place among the other wines of their region or style. It has become so much a part of the wine business that you might not even realize your favorite wine is actually eco-friendly. 

You see, although we consumers sometimes forget, vintners are really little more than glamorous farmers. As such, they are among the most concerned of us all about the health of our planet and, most importantly for them, our soil. So while the industry works to protect our environment, we want to honor some of the forefathers and leaders in the organic movement with our list of the top 10 organic wines, which all hail from the U.S.  

Korbel Winery Organic Brut
$15
America’s best-known sparkling wine producer recently got in on the green movement by introducing their first Organic Brut in 2009. The wine offers classic, crisp Brut-style flavors at a very affordable price. Serve it with eggs and bacon, coffee cakes, afternoon tea, white fish, roast chicken, or simply on its own as a palate-cleansing aperitif. Read an in-depth wine review of Korbel Winery Organic Brut.

Silver Thread Vineyard 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling
$15

Silver Thread is not only an East Coast leader in organics, but is also considered one of the Finger Lakes’ finest Riesling producers. The winery’s Semi-Dry Riesling offers mouth-filling apricot, peach and a bit of lime with minerality on the finish. With zippy acid to balance its sweetness, the wine works well as an aperitif, with lightly-spiced Thai cuisine, a plate of artisan cheeses or an apple tart.

Sokol Blosser Vineyards Evolution, 15th Edition
$15
This is not only one of the U.S.’s best-priced organics, but is probably one of Oregon’s most fairly priced white wines, period. A unique blend of nine grapes, Evolution is an off-dry white with zippy acid, a tropical fruit bowl of flavors and a crisp, clean finish suitable for pairing with spicy, Indian, Thai and Chinese cuisines. Check out our selections of Top 10 Value Wines.

Frog's Leap Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
$18

A pioneer in American organics, Frog’s Leap has been producing this award-winning Sauvignon Blanc since 1981. We like the wine not only as a top organic, but as a very good example of what American Sauvignon Blanc can be: crisp and racy yet delicate with grapefruit and lemon zest flavors with underlying minerality suitable for salads, seafood and delicate cheeses.

Benziger Family Winery 2009 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
$20

Benziger is one of the few American wineries to produce an organic, vineyard-designated Chardonnay and the resulting wine not only wins kudos among organics, but wins awards among all Chards across the nation. The wine is medium-bodied with ripe apple and pear flavors and lingering oak. It is robust enough to pair with hearty foods from roast chicken and potatoes to pizza to Irish stew.   

Cooper Mountain Vineyards 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir
$21

Cooper Mountain is a leader in organic Pinot Noir, making more than five different organic Pinots to showcase their unique vineyard sites. The Reserve is a blend of the best of the vineyards and the result is a relatively complex and well-priced wine. It is fairly light in body but offers dark berry flavors, bright acid and a bit of spice.

Quivira Vineyards and Winery 2009 Grenache
$26

Quivira is considered an American leader in biodynamic winemaking. The winery’s Grenache is respected not only for its eco-friendly production but also its complex, spicy flavors and bright acidity. Its cherry and berry notes and vanilla oak will pair well with seared duck in cherry sauce, pepper-crusted salmon or aged goats’ milk cheeses.

Spottswoode 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
$136

With a reputation as not only one of the country’s finest organic Cabs, but also one of the Napa Valley’s best reds, Spottswoode’s Cabernet delivers richness and opulence. Its restrained dark fruit flavors are layered with licorice, mocha and rose petals, well suited for pairing with filet mignon, rack of lamb or an herb-rubbed roast. Find more top-rated Cabernet Sauvignons.

Balance by Heath Dolan 2009 Red Field Blend
$24

Balanced both in its approach to farming (the winery is biodynamic) and flavor, this red blend from winemaker Heath Dolan is composed of 40 per cent Syrah, 40 per cent Zinfandel and 20 per cent Primitivo grapes. On the nose, it features a mélange of cranberry, clove and orange peel. In the mouth, its ripe fruit flavors are joined by earthy notes and fine tannins.

Ceago Winery 2005 Soul of Syrah
$28

This wine is something completely unexpected from the Fetzer family (the original owners of the famed Fetzer vineyards). A Syrah base, blended with a touch of Viognier and Colombard for added aromatics, this unique dessert wine is made in a port style. Rich and sweet, it offers blackberry and cherry flavors with lingering chocolate on the finish perfect for serving at the end of the meal.

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