I had the pleasure of sharing the wines of Viñedos Veramonte on Your Central Valley, just in time for Earth Day. Some fun facts about Earth Day: (see more facts where they were originally shared Real Simple)
I hope you enjoy the segment and I truly hope you did something special to help preserve the earth this Earth Day.
1- Earth Day was inspired by Vietnam war protesters: It was started in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, after he noticed people protesting the Vietnam War, but not putting any pressure on government about the damage being done to the planet via contaminants like oil spills, pesticides, and deadly smog.
2- This American holiday had a strong start: 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970. It has since grown, and has been celebrated in more than 192 countries by over one billion civic-minded supporters.
3-The Earth Day movement drove the creation of the EPA: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was approved by President Richard Nixon in 1970 as a result of the Earth Day movement. Legislation on clean air, clean water, toxic substances, and endangered species were passed, too.
wines tasted:
2022 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Veramonte Chardonnay
2020 Veramonte Pinot Noir
Find out more about Veramonte wines and their organic and sustainable farming practices on their website.
~Slàinte!
