Dear Readers,

First, let me state that I am PASSIONATE about wine and second, I sincerely believe that we can build a civilization of wine where people get to know one another and not do battle. I believe by linking wine with the arts, food, history, and more, we can talk with one another about our commonality and not our differences. We can begin to enjoy our differences, our diversity, our beauty rather than do battle.

I have noticed that people have an increasing interest in sustainable, organic, biodynamic and low-input agricultural products. They care about the many special qualities of organic food.

• They care about the particular emphasis that organic farming places on "low-input production", on the protection of our natural resources and of biodiversity, and on animal welfare.
• They also care about the contribution that organic farming can make to economic development in communities.

This website marks a significant next step.

The wine industry has come a long way over the last few years regarding sustainable, organic and biodynamic agriculture and wine–making practices. There seems to be strong interest in the in organic wine, but consumers need more information in order to allow this sector to reach its untapped potential. And, kennuncorked.com will do everything possible to set the right conditions for that potential to be realized.

If the sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wine sector is to flourish, the general public, and especially wine consumers, must understand why this sector is different and how it works.

Where consumers have questions, we must give them answers. Only then can they have confidence in sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wine.

In order to help, this website, kennuncorked.com, provides a place for:

Stakeholders who want to promote sustainable, organic and biodynamic grape–growing and wine production.

Wine Consumers and the general public to get answers why wine produced using these methods is different and what are the advantages and benefits for them.

I am very pleased to present this website to you. I hope that it will answer your questions, give you confidence about the sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wine, and help you to make informed purchasing choices. Who knows which sustainable, organic, or biodynamic wines might be your potential future favorites?

Happy reading!

Best regards,

Kenn Pogash
"the guy wearing the bow tie"

P.S.
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References:

• Sustainable Agriculture: Definitions and Terms - Terms commonly associated with sustainable agricultural systems. Retrieved August 17, 2009 from the United States Department of Agriculture National Library website http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/terms/srb9902terms.shtml
• A Note of Realism: The consumption of wine, beer and spirits is an integral part of normal life in virtually all societies. As the world becomes ever more integrated, the industry faces differing and often competing views of the proper place of alcohol beverages in society because, as with many other choices in life, there are benefits and risks. While the scientific evidence of the healthful benefits of moderate consumption continues to mount, kennuncorked.com also recognizes that excessive consumption can be harmful. To that end, kennuncorked.com encourages appropriate and responsible enjoyment by those who choose to consume alcohol beverage products. (From FIVS)

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