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California Wines Get Sustainability Certification

Author or Source:Cara SmusiakFriday, 15 January 2010
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A new certification will make finding sustainable California wines easier than ever. Photo: iStock Photo. Keywords: wine, california, california wines, sustainable, sustainable wine, sustainability certification, wine institute, certified california sustainable winegrowing program, pesticide-free, pesticides, workers, health insurance, wine growersFinding sustainably produced California wine is about to get a whole lot easier.

Forbes.com reports that the Wine Institute is set to launch what it's calling the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Program, a third-party certification program that will make it easier for consumers to buy sustainable wines. The terms? No pesticides, grow cover crops, reduce waste and energy use, provide all workers with health insurance, and be "mindful" of non-agricultural neighbors.

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