Bonterra Organic Estates Is Rethinking Wine From the Ground Up

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Bonterra Organic Estates shows what happens when great wine and care for the land go hand in hand.

Founded in Mendocino County in 1987, Bonterra began with a simple idea: that grapes grown organically would produce better wine. Nearly four decades later, Bonterra Organic Estates has become America’s #1 organic winery, proving that farming with nature isn’t just better for the planet, it delivers consistently delicious bottles you’ll want to open again and again.

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For this work, Bonterra Organic Estates is a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day.

Wines Made for Everyday Enjoyment

Bonterra offers a wide range of organic wines designed to fit naturally into real life. From crisp whites and refreshing rosés to approachable reds and well-balanced blends, their portfolio makes organic wine easy to love and easy to find. These are wines meant to be poured generously at weeknight dinners, brought to gatherings or enjoyed on the patio without overthinking. The common thread across every bottle is thoughtful winemaking paired with grapes grown to reflect the character of the land they come from.

Why Bonterra Is Our Solutionist of the Day

Bonterra earns today’s Solutionist of the Day spotlight for going well beyond “organic.” The winery is the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® winery in the world, meaning it focuses on rebuilding soil health, strengthening ecosystems and supporting long-term farm vitality. Practices like cover cropping between vineyard rows, composting grape skins back into the soil and avoiding synthetic inputs help regenerate the land year after year. For consumers, that translates into wines shaped by healthier soils and a farming system designed to work with nature, not against it.

Farming That Closes the Loop

Regenerative agriculture at Bonterra isn’t abstract. Sheep graze through vineyards in winter to manage weeds naturally and enrich the soil. Reduced and no-tillage practices protect topsoil and lower emissions. Native plants and habitat corridors support biodiversity. Even the leftovers from winemaking get a second life, with grape pomace composted and returned to the vineyards to close the nutrient loop. These choices add up to a system that treats winegrowing as a long-term relationship with the land.

Zero Waste and a Broader Commitment

Bonterra’s environmental leadership doesn’t stop in the vineyard. The winery diverts more than 98 percent of its waste from landfills and incineration through its TRUE Zero Waste program, prioritizing recycled materials and longer-life packaging wherever possible. Bonterra is also a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards for social and environmental accountability. For wine lovers, that means every bottle reflects a broader commitment to doing business responsibly.

Why It Matters

Wine is deeply connected to the health of the land, and the choices vineyards make today shape what’s possible tomorrow. By supporting organic and regenerative wineries like Bonterra, consumers help protect soil, conserve biodiversity and reduce waste across one of the world’s most resource-intensive industries.

Choosing Bonterra is an easy way to enjoy great wine while backing a more resilient, regenerative future — one glass at a time.

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