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HR Organic Vodka

Filed under: Spirits

France has jumped on the organic spirits bandwagon with a new organic vodka. Laclie Alcools has created HR Organic Vodka which is said to be the first French organic vodka. It is produced in the Cognac region and made with water which isnaturally filtered over Champagne limestone and organically certified French wheat. The vodka is distilled six times and the company says that the wheat byproduct from the vodka-making process is then sold as feed to an organic dairy farm.

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Thatcher's Organic Liqueurs

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Dave Racicot, a former vice president of marketing for Campari/SKYY Spirits is going green with a line of organic liqueurs. Thatcher's Organic Artisan Liqueurs are a line of eight flavors: cucumber, elderflower, apple spice ginger, pomegranate, tres chili, dark chocolate, chipotle and blueberry. The liqueurs are USDA Organic certified and include: Cucumber, Elderflower, Apple Spice Ginger, Pomegranate, Tres Chili, Dark Chocolate, Chipotle, and Blueberry flavors. The liqueurs are ackaged in lightweight, recyclable glass bottles and the labels are made from recycled materials. They will retail for less than $25 a bottle and are being sold in Illinois and California so far.

[via Wine Spirits Daily]

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Casa Noble Tequila Receives USDA Organic Certification

by Alison Wellner (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Hello Luxist community! I'm new to the team and looking forward to joining the conversation. There's probably more than you'd ever want to know about me here, but in short, I travel the world about a third of the time in search of what's cool, fascinating and fabulous. And the rest of the time ... well I do the same thing at home, either in New York City or in Litchfield County, CT.

So I will be toasting tonight with Casa Noble tequila, which just received USDA organic certification. It still doesn't quite qualify as health food, but Casa Noble's triple-distilled tequilas are made from the organically-grown slow roasted hearts of blue agave cactus, fermented without additives, and aged in French White Oak barrels. The Añejo rests two years in the barrels and it's smooth, woody and just a touch fruity. It retails for $59.95, and the beautifully designed purple decanter is an added bonus. In a nod to fine whiskey, Casa Noble also has started to offer a limited edition single barrel line. For this version, the Añejo rests for five years, and costs $129.95.

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Tags: agave, limited edition, LimitedEdition, organic, organic spirits, OrganicSpirits, spirits, tequila, whiskey, whisky

Valentine Essentials: Going Green

by Tracy Chait (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Green

Maybe this is the year you want to send a valentine to the planet, express your love for the environment, in addition to impressing the object of your desire.

Luxury gifts that just might turn the tide against climate change abound, and there are plenty more that are chic reminders that going green looks good these days -- like Stella McCartney's just-released organic lingerie line.

Don't forget all-organic romance: flowers (like the dozen roses at right, sustainably farmed and harvested using fair labor practices), truffles, champagne and candles. See the gallery for inspiration.

Gallery: Valentine Essentials: Going Green

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Tags: champagne, organic, organic bouquet, OrganicBouquet, stella mccartney, stella mccartney lingerie, StellaMccartney, StellaMccartneyLingerie, truffles, valentines day, ValentinesDay

The World's First All-Organic Bar

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The world's first all-organic bar opened in New York City recently opened inside GustOrganic, an all-organic restaurant. The bar uses entirely organic spirits, beers, cocktails, wine, liquor and fresh organic fruit. It is the first bar to be certified organic by the USDA. Treehugger checked out the scene and reported that the fresh fruit cocktails were particularly memorable. In addition to organic food and drink GustOrganic has a wind turbine for power and e menus are made from 100 percent recycled paper and printed with soy ink.

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Yumi & Laurie Eco-Friendly BlanQuettes

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Green

Yumi & Laurie makes a high-end, stylish, eco-friendly line of blankets, which it calls "blanQuettes." They feel like a large, plush Turkish towel and are designed with vibrant and whimsical colors and patterns inspired by founder Laurie Suzuki's trips to Japan and Europe and the beautiful textiles she saw there.

The blanQuettes are woven out of 100% organic and sustainable cotton and bamboo fibers, are anti-microbial (safe for allergy sufferers), and machine washable. The blanket is light, so it can be used in all seasons, and is manufactured with environmentally sound materials and techniques.

Five styles are available, all 6'6" x 4'9": St. Moritz (rich texture, $225), Nevis (two-color floral, $225), Laguna (vibrant colors, great for teens, $195), Furano (three-color Asian-inspired design, $235), and Milan (texture with calming colors, $225).

All are on sale (20% off these prices) until December 31, 2008.

Gallery: Yumi & Laurie Eco-Friendly blanQuettes

Tags: bamboo, blanket, blankets, blanquette, cotton, green, organic, Yumi, Yumi Laurie, YumiLaurie

Pampered Pooch Bumper Bed

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Pets, Green

Here's a bumper bed for your special family member that you can feel good about, ecologically-speaking. Covered in organic cotton twill, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers, it's filled with a comfy, cozy stuffing and is made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, which diverts more than 25 tons of plastic bottles from landfills every year. The bed features a center, removable pillow that can also be used separately inside crates or the car. It's a great option for allergic, sensitive, or orthopedic pets. Made in the U.S.A., machine washable. A portion of sale proceeds are donated. Sizes S - XL; $76.95 - $178.95.

Tags: bed, bedding, cat, cats, dog, dogs, organic, pet, pet bed, pet bedding, PetBed, PetBedding, pets

Ceago Opulent Vintner's Collection

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Spirits, Green

Using the best of old and new world winemaking techniques, Jim Fetzer introduces award-winning, Biodynamic growing practices that go beyond organic standards. The Opulent Vintner's Collection contains a 2002 Ceago Camp Masut Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2006 Ceago Del Lago Chardonnay and Ceago Vinegarden's estate-grown, cold-pressed, certified organic and Biodynamic olive oil. To complement the wine, included are 10 pieces of fresh, seasonal fruit, 4 oz. each of roasted and salted organic cashews, almonds and pistachios, and 4 oz. of organic chocolate caramel pecan clusters.

This collection is Biodynamic certified by The Demeter Association: no pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers; organic methods with astronomy; humane animal practices; and ecosystem protection.

A nice Father's Day idea for the gourmet, eco-concerned dad. $174.95

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Green Wine Awards

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine, Green

For grape growers, vino viticulturists, syrah sippers and green gods and goddesses, the day has come when wineries both domestic and foreign can compete for glory to bring us, the consumer, the best eco-friendly wines available. The Green Wine Competition has chosen its champions from over 271 entries originating in six states and eleven foreign countries within four categories: Class I - certified biodynamically grown; Class II - organic; Class III - transitional & third party certified; Class IV - natural (international imports only). With 153 award-winning bottles, broken up into gold, silver and bronze medals, and a shopping list to make your next selection of wine easier, the search for a fantastic bottle of green wine is bound to be simpler. (And in case you are wondering who took home the most medals, Bonterra Vineyards blew the competition away).

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Tags: biodynamic, Bonterra Vineyards, BonterraVineyards, Green wine awards, GreenWineAwards, natural, organic, transitional

LOFT Organic Liqueurs

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits, Green

Liqueurs from LOFT Liqueurs appear to have it going on from all angles: they come in decadent and unique flavors (i.e. Lavender, Lemongrass, and Spicy Ginger), they're handcrafted in small batches, and they're the first liqueurs in the country to be 100% certified organic.

Just two years ago LOFT Liqueurs was started by two women, Lisa Averbuch and Sabrina Moreno-Dolan, and was originally born through Lisa's experimentation with a random limoncello recipe. Besides the 3 standard flavors LOFT is looking to expand, starting with seasonal flavors like Tangerine and Blueberry. Look for LOFT Liqueurs in restaurants in California and you can buy them online here for $29.99/bottle.

Via Mighty Foods

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Smooth Your Skin With Luxe Essentials

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Green

These products are a triple play -- almost 100% organic, luxurious, and free of animal testing/ingredients tested on animals. Using the tagline "Beautify Not Toxify," Luxe Essentials is a simple line with just three categories: body butter ($10 - $30), bath salts ($37), and bath and body oils ($20). Oh wait, two gift baskets are offered -- lavender and lemongrass ($55). I love lavender, just in case you're thinking of sending me one of these. Hey, I'm just saying, if you need an idea. Anyway ...

Luxe Essentials' founder, Nydia Norville, is based in NYC. Read more about her and the line on her MySpace page or her blog, which has some beauty tips to try at home.

Bonuses: The main site accepts PayPal and is affiliated with the Indie Collective.

Tags: bath oil, bath salts, BathOil, BathSalts, beauty, beauty products, BeautyProducts, body, body butter, BodyButter, organic, skincare

Priti, New York's Organic Spa

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spas

First it was organic food. Then, last year, we saw a flood of organic liquors and wines hit the market. Could this be the year of the organic spa? The Today Show profiles Priti the only all-organic spa in New York City, What does organic mean when it comes to spa treatments? For one thing. many of the ingredients in nail polish are fairly toxic. The polishes and polish removers at Priti are free from dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. Their teas, creams, scrubs, essential oils and even their cleaning products are all organic. Even their website is hosted by a green web hosting company that plants a tree for every person who joins.

Priti offers a variety of services including the Priti relaxing manicure or pedicure which starts with a bath of fresh flowers and organic lavender oil followed by a scrub with lavender chamomile foot polish, a massage using a lavender chamomile organic cream and finally a polish. The manicure is $40 and the pedicure is $50. A spa day package including an hour-long massage, facial, manicure and pedicure is $300.

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Usiku Organic Bath & Body Collection

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

We're not there yet but the holidays are just around the corner, and along with them all the stress of thinking up gift ideas for everybody and finding time to shop. Some bath and body products probably belong on your shopping list regardless, whether as a gift for someone or just a way to help yourself relax amidst the annual holiday stresses, and I'm thinking the Usiku Organic Bath Collection sounds particularly good since they work for men or women and I love all things organic (not to mention the fragrance description sounds heavenly).

The collection from Jo Wood includes body soap, body lotion, body oil, and bath oil, and prices range from $24-$125 each.

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Green Mountain Distillers Announce Maple Syrup Liqueur

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits, Green

Green Mountain Distillers, a Vermont company founded by a pair of micro-brewers with more than twenty years experience has announced their first flavor in a line of organic liqueurs. The first flavor will be Vermont organic maple syrup liqueur. The liqueur is a combination of organic maple syrup and an in-house organic sprit. Green Mountain Distillers already sells Sunshine Vodka, a spirit made from 100% certified organic grain and pure Vermont spring water. The liqueur will be available at Vermont liquor outlets and each decanter is hand-filled, signed and numbered by the distillers. The next flavor planned is Honey and Spice for the winter months.

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Grgich Hills Launches BioDynamic Wine

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Grgich Hill Estates celebrated their 30th anniversary on July 4 with a unique production, their first biodynamically produced wine, a limited-production 2006 Sauvignon Blanc called Essence. An article in Wines and Vines reports that Grgich Hills owns 366 acres, which are all certified organic and farmed biodynamically. The Grgich Hills website has a great slideshow and FAQ on biodynamics. The process, which was derived from lectures by Rudolf Steiner is more than just going organic,although both practices use compost. Biodynamics treats the soils with a variety of preparations to bring microbial life and nutrients to the soil. The preparations seem a bit wacky at first and include cow manure packed in a cow how, a stag's bladder stuffed with yarrow flowers and stinging nettle tea. The planting, harvesting and other tasks are timed in harmony with the earth's natural cycles. How biodynamics works is a bit of a mystery but more and more wineries in the U.S. and in Europe are finding that it makes for better wines.

The grapes for the Essence wine were hand-harvested at night Sept. 13-22 so they arrived at the winery cool and intact and were aged for seven months in large oak casks. The wine has notes of citrus and kiwi with the classic Sauvignon Blanc minerality. It sells for around $40 and 374 cases were produced.

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