Coastal Wine Guide

Boost the flavor of your next meal with our wine tasting picks and pairings. Also, find wine tasting trips, tips, and more.

Eco-Friendly Wine Guide

The quality of organic, eco-friendly and fair-trade wines has come a long way since early efforts. The bonus? Most are inexpensive. Here’s our recommendations and guide for decoding the labels and selecting the best.|Writer Julia Rutland

Photographer Becky Luigart-Stayner

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What it says: no sulfites added

What it means: Sulfites appear naturally in many fermented foods and are added as preservatives to kill bacteria. Winemakers often add sulfites to prevent oxidation that would spoil wines. 100% organic wine does not have added sulfites, though they may have occurred naturally.

Our Recommendation: Frey Biodynamic Syrah ($17)

Tastes like: plums, boysenberries

Serve with: beef, hearty pastas, and chocolate