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I do NOT advocate heavy alcohol consumption, but with the holiday parties around us, we may enjoy the occasional glass of wine. Here’s how to make sure we are making the best choice for ourselves and our planet..
I wanted to do this post because the reality is that many of us may have an occasional drink of alcohol. And really, it isn’t the end of the world. If we eat well and are conscious, having an occasional glass of wine is okay. I like wine over hard liquor, as it is still raw and not as hard on your liver. If you know any collectors or people that appreciate wine, a bottle of wine can be a nice present. Therefore, as you will see in the video, I wanted to interview Jean-Luc Le Du on the difference between organic vs. biodynamic wine, so we can make the best choices. Jean-Luc is one of the top sommeliers in the world, and he supports vineyards which are taking care of the Earth. In fact, his store carries wines from over 90 biodynamic producers!!
Short Bio on Jean-Luc:
Jean-Luc Le Dû, originally from Central Brittany in France, is one of America’s top sommeliers. For 10 years, Jean-Luc served as Head Sommelier for Restaurant Daniel, expanding the wine list to almost 2000 selections from around the world and established one of the best wine programs in the United States, while also creating wine lists for the all the new restaurants opened under the Daniel Boulud banner (DB, Café Boulud – New York and Palm Beach)
Jean-Luc has won the Best Sommelier awards at the Sopexa Competition, as well as Wine Spectator magazine’s “Grand Award” in 2002, which proclaimed him as one of the best sommeliers in the World. After already being nominated, he has also been awarded the James Beard Foundation 2003 Award for “Outstanding Wine Service.”
Jean-Luc also consults for publications such as Wine & Spirits Magazine (member of advisory tasting panel), Elle Décor and has written food and wine pairing notes in Daniel Boulud’s “Daniel’s Dish” and “Cooking in New York City”. He has been featured in New York Magazine, House & Garden and Vogue among others, and in Jay McInnerney’s book Bacchus & Me and Karen Page and Andrew Donnenburg Dining Out.
Today Jean-Luc’s dream has finally come true as he has just opened a temperature controlled wine store in the West Village called Le Dû’s Wines, that features all his favorite winemakers in a simple, unassuming location. Selections are geared toward artisanal winemakers and wines that are a reflection of their terroir.
With wine a bit of healthy sweetness never hurt, and I always think of my truffles recipe, so please indulge yourself to good health!
Le Dû’s Wines
600 Washington Street (Between Leroy and Morton)
New York, NY, 10014
5 delicious Biodynamic Wines Jean Luc recommends from his store:
Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil “Clos Senechal”, Domaine Breton 2006 $23.99
Vin de Pays des Coteaux de l’Ardeche, La Selve “Palissaire” 2008 $14.99 (this is the one we tried together)***
Vouvray “Argiles”, F.Chidaine $30.99
Shinn Estate “Red”, North Fork of Long Island $ 13.99
Remember Le Du Wines ships nationwide!
Cheers!
See you back here soon.
Love, Kimberly
hey!
you posted the wrong link; it’s http://www.leduwines.com
me love good wine!
Thanks Rachel!! I fixed it. Thank you so much!!
Le Du’s has amazing wine- you should check out their list if you likey good wine! :)
great post and you are SO beautiful! where did you get that gorgeous tan? do you know any self-tanners that are not harmful for our bodies?
thanks!
Stefanie
Hi Stefanie! Thank you so much for your kind words. :) I get tan b/c I go to LA every month for work, about a week a month. I have been looking around for self-tanners for you- I’ve never used them before. I asked some people, and I will let you know if I find one that is recommended!
xx Kimberly
love this post! i worked on an organic, biodynamic farm for three years and really believe there’s a strong link between the way food is grown and how well it nourishes and enlivens our body. thanks so much for your broad range of knowledge and for sharing it with us!