BOOSTING ORGANICS

Small producers in New Zealand’s fledgling organic and biodynamic wine sector are being given a boost by new business, By The Bottle. Established by sommeliers and brothers, Pete and John Connell with business partner Ashley Roberts, the online retailer sells a careful curation of organic, natural, biodynamic and sustainablyproduced beverages. “We think there is still a bit of a stigma around organic wines. That perhaps people worry they’re substituting quality or taste for principles. But some of New Zealand’s, and indeed the world’s greatest wines, come off organic vineyards,” Pete says. “Some of our top wineries have led the charge with organics in particular, and a youthful, new wave of producers are following suit.” By The Bottle ships anywhere in New Zealand, and has a range of spirits, beer and non-alcoholic drinks, too. bythebottle.co.nz