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Ever puzzled over the differences between organic, natural

and biodynamic on wine labels? Read on for our clear

explanations—and check out emblematic choices of each style.

By Charlene Rooke | PHOTOGRAPHY BY darren kemper

Are the people around you talking about drinking more low-intervention, low-sulfite,

organically grown, biodynamically farmed or skin-contact wine? Surprisingly, many

buzzwords like this, sometimes seen on wine lists or labels, don’t have global-

standard definitions, so it can be hard for the entire wine industry to agree on what

they mean to consumers. While Biodynamic and Sustainable certifications are just

gaining regulatory steam, certified Organic standards are set and upheld by various

bodies around the world, which guarantees you’re drinking a wine that lives up to an

international benchmark. Read on for a primer in what choosing these wines means.