Sustainable Sips

<p>This week is the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, so we are going to be talking about wine and sustainability. Our guest is Mickael Alborghetti, the CEO and founder of Ethic Drinks. Mickael is the grandson of Burgundy winegrowers, the son of an environmentalist, and is himself an experienced wine negociant. He recently launched a venture that blends the wisdom of his upbringing with his passion for the environment to create a company offering quality wines that are vegan and planet-friendly.</p><p>But what does this mean? In one of the world’s top wine-producing countries, EthicDrinks top of class when it comes to sustainability. With supply chain innovation all the way from the vineyard through packaging to transit, they are the first carbon-neutral wine company in France. Mickael offers winemakers who share his passion a method for planet-friendly distribution and customers delicious wines that part of the solution, not the problem.</p><p><strong>Wines Tasted:</strong><br />From France</p><ul><li><a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-merveille-de-vignes-chardonnay">2019 Merveille de Vignes Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-merveille-de-vignes-grenache-rose">2019 Merveille de Vignes Grenache Rosé</a></li><li><a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-merveille-de-vignes-merlot">2019 Merveille de Vignes Merlot</a></li></ul><p>From Southern France comes <strong>2019 Merveille de Vignes Chardonnay</strong>, a fresh, vegan white wine that's as good in the glass as it is good for the Earth. Discover a beautiful balance of crisp apple and creamy peach notes, joined by hints of citrus, white flowers, and tropical fruits. The finish is dry, smooth, and wonderfully refreshing.<br /><br />Fresh and fruity, <strong>2019 Merveille de Vignes Grenache Rosé</strong> is a dry French Rosé that is vegan. Made from red Grenache grapes, this easy-drinking Rosé offers voluptuous aromas of red fruits with hints of raspberry and strawberry. An elegant choice for any occasion, it is wonde