Advintage Wines go Carbon Neutral

Independent merchants Advintage Wines who operate online from south London have a new angle on enviromentally friendly wines by sourcing some carbon neutral wines from Parducci in California. Much like organic wines, the intent is laudable, but the utlimate test comes with the resultant product. However, the care and consideration which needs to be taken to reduce the environmental impact of the wine-making process is likely to be reflected in the quality of the wine.

We are excited to announce that AdVintage Wines is now Carbon Neutral certified by Carbon Clear. We are selling the first truly Carbon Neutral Wines in the UK from Parducci and Cullen who are also Carbon Neutral and we hope soon to expand the range.
Wine is a natural product but the production and the transport to import and deliver the wines obviously produces tonnes of CO2 gasses affecting the ozone layer and therefore the climate. The wine industry eventually will notice these climate changes as conditions for grape growing will change. Some speak of growing Pinot Noir in the Loire and Chenin/Sauvignon Blanc in as far as Holland and Denmark – which would be great for us as we could then have wines from our native countries!
We are off-setting our C02 production by sponsoring projects in India and Tanzania where crop and trees are planted on barren land also providing a livelihood for many families.

Personally I am a great fan of red Californian Zinfandel, the best of which can combine huge complexity with lush fruitiness - so I’d suggest trying the Zig Zag Zin from Parducci and Mendocino Wine Company - “This is a multifaceted wine: complex with good palate and smooth long aftertaste. Big fruit aromas of ripe raspberry, cedar and vanilla swirl from the glass, enveloping your senses with the nose of raspberry and wild plum.” (£10.50)

Advintage Wines have an interesting range of wines, carefully chosen and at good prices.

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