Natural Wine – What Does it Really Mean?
At Dirty Vine, we prefer to describe our wines as clean rather than simply "natural." This reflects our commitment to offering wines we can trust — wines that have been hand-selected with care. Our growers employ organic and even biodynamic farming practices, ensuring that nothing is added to the wines unnecessarily. This approach is not only beneficial for those who consume the wine, and the farmers that work in the vineyards, but it also promotes the health of the soil, leaving it in a better state than it was found. We strive to support the artistry of farming and winemaking, ensuring that our producers share our dedication to both human health and the planet.
Low Intervention – A Matter of Trust
When we say low intervention, we mean that we trust our winemakers. Once the grapes are harvested, they avoid adding anything that would alter the authenticity of the wine. While some minimal additions may be made to ensure the wine’s quality and stability, nothing is included unnecessarily. Low intervention winemaking allows the true essence of the vineyard — a healthy, thriving environment — to shine through, resulting in wines that are both genuine and reflective of their origins.
A Holistic Approach to Wine
We approach wine with the same care and consideration as we do the food we consume. You won’t find a list of additives or chemicals on our wine labels because we conduct the research upfront, ensuring that every bottle we select is free from harmful chemicals. For us, it all begins with the grapes. If they aren’t grown using organic practices, it doesn't matter what is or isn’t added in the cellar. Organic farming is our baseline, and our featured producers employ innovative practices to ensure the purity of both the grapes and the winemaking process.
Growers & Makers: Empowering Women in Wine
We believe in celebrating women in wine whenever possible. Our list of female partners includes winemakers and women-owned or women-operated businesses. This is not to suggest that women make better wine than men, but rather to reflect our commitment, as women, to supporting other women—especially in the wine industry, where their contributions have historically been underrepresented.
DV Non-Negotiables: No chemicals in the vineyards, Low intervention winemaking