Tonya Kay is an actress, TV personality, professional dancer and danger artist living in Los Angeles. A vegetarian of 28 years, vegan for 18 of those and raw vegan for the last 11, Tonya Kay pioneers the green health movement with appearances, publications and green media (available at 
| Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Eco Wines, Part 7: Why Eco-Consciously Produced Wine Is Best |
| Friday, 21 January 2011 | Tonya Kay | Blog Entry |
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As I’ve researched and written about eco-conscious wines, including organic, sustainable, biodynamic and Fish Friendly Farming® (FFF) certified vintages, I’ve become increasingly aware that there is a lot of good wine out there—oh, blessed be, there is so much good wine! And with this abundance of exceptional fermented libation at my finger tips, especially here in California, I have had the opportunity to educate myself on more than just the nose and flavors in a bottle. I have learned as well about the growing practices, community outreach, ecological philosophies and energy-production sources inside the bottles I sip. And I have discovered a common-sense truth: the wine tastes better when it is eco-consciously produced. There are numerous factors to consider in selecting a fine wine—including whether or not it was produced in an environmentally-friendly manner and if it has been certified as such. The national organic farming certification rewards growing practices. The international biodynamic farming certification focuses on growing practices as well as the laws of nature’s spirituality. The regional sustainable certification encourages improvements in many areas, touching on the above as well as energy resources, waste-reduction, working conditions and community responsibility. And the FFF certification offers another angle on sustainability, this time addressing land management of the farm as a whole. All of these factors influence my wine choices. Of the many reasons to choose one food or wine over another, flavor is certainly at the top of the list. But when you discover that your favorite winery also operates on solar power, fertilizes through companion planting, bars chemical insecticides and fungicides, and constructs its roads to assure the health of native wildlife, a new level of satisfaction comes into play. My food and drink choices are not based only on (rightly so) selfish pursuits of flavor, accessibility and body image. My choices—and they are choices—encompass ecology, community, sustainability and ethics as well. It’s good to know that one does not exclude the others, but rather enhances them. Indeed, in my estimation the best wines on Earth are those that are eco-consciously produced! Please note: If your local region has wine and farming certifications, which you feel embody Earth-friendly winemaking that I have not yet written about, please let me know by commenting below. Also, I am accepting eco-conscious wines for review. Please contact me via EcoHearth’s Contact Us form if you represent a wine that you believe should be included. See Part 1: An Introduction to Eco-Friendly Wine Certifications Additional resources: [Sign up to be notified each time Tonya publishes a new Clean and Green Everyday blog entry on EcoHearth. And see a complete list of writing by Tonya Kay on EcoHearth.com or visit her Clean and Green Everyday blog. – Ed.] Help the Earth, Spread the Word: Share this article with family and friends by clicking on the "Email This" or "Share This" links below right. Then see TODAY'S TOP STORIES. Comments
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Some select the foods they eat based on taste. Some are trying to affect their body image. Others make food choices based purely on convenience. Children often don’t get to choose at all; they eat what they are given. The reasons for food selection are as numerous as the stars in the sky. One thing is certain: to those of us living in the United States, at least, it is a choice. 
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