Super Eco

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There are only a few days left until Valentine's Day, and if you haven't yet made a reservation or planned an elaborate outing, don't worry. Some of the best Valentine's Days I've had have been spent cooking at home. Sure, I was by myself and the dinner was Easy Mac and bourbon, but hey, why be picky?

At any rate, if you do have a loved one, it's possible to organize a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration at home, and you can indulge in a green way with a variety of organic and even biodynamic sparkling wines.

Organic and biodynamic agriculture both eliminate chemical additives in the farming process, but several other requirements must be met in order for a wine to be certified as biodynamic. The biodynamic movement works under the belief that all nature's parts are connected, and that the crops must be guarded from outside sources of water and other material. The soil is also often treated with herbal compounds instead of soluble minerals.

The good news is that organic and biodynamic wines are almost as readily available as the non-organic stuff. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods have wide selections and you can also order online. If you're lost in a sea of options, see these recommendations from Treehugger and Eat. Drink. Better. A few wines show up on every list, most notably the Pierre Brigandant Brut, NV. Every blog seems to think it's delicious, and you can find it for only $30. Who says romance can't be thrifty?