Biodynamic - This indicates a wine is produced using biodynamic practices, meaning the winery followed specific steps to maintain healthy vineyards. Biodynamic wineries follow practices such as dry farming and integrated pest management, and they do not use pesticides.
Sustainable - This indicates a wine is produced using sustainable practices, which refers to the way the grapes were grown. Sustainable wines are made without depleting natural resources, causing environmental damage, or harming future growth.
Women and Minority Driven - This indicates a wine is produced by a winery that is majority-owned and/or operated by a woman or minority group, including LGBTQ+ owned, Black-owned, and other underrepresented groups.
Organic - This indicates a wine or winery is certified organic, which is a protected term in the United States. In order to use the term organic, a vineyard or winery must pass a rigorous test by a certifying board, resulting in a certification that the product follows organic standards.
Shipping Included - This indicates an item is included in a limited-time shipping offer with Sommsation. In general, these items come with complimentary ground shipping when the minimum purchase amount is met.
Sommelier Favorite - This indicates a featured wine or bundle has been personally hand-picked by one of Sommsation’s world-class sommeliers. Featured items are chosen for their unique characteristics and may include a quote from the sommelier.
Promotion - This indicates a featured wine is included in a limited-time promotion with Sommsation.
Flat Rate Shipping - This indicates a winery uses flat rate shipping for all ground shipping orders, regardless of the bottle quantity you order.
Seasonal Favorites - This indicates the featured item has been hand-picked by Sommsation's experts as a favorite for the current season.
Iconic Vineyards - This indicates a wine has been produced with grapes grown from a single vineyard or multiple iconic vineyards, representing a highly unique expression of terroir and winemaking.
