patrickrj wrote:
> Mike:
>
> I agree with you about some of the Hormone Probed Monster Turkeys.
> We usually order an organic bird. They are leaner and quite a bit smaller
> around the 12 to 14 pounds or 6 to 6.5 Kg. and they are much more
> flavourfull and tender. My wife and I are a little more than concerned about
> the hormones and other steroids being fed to livestock. It could affect the
> wine.(little humour). I know several grape growers who are very careful
> about what goes on their soils and plants. They maintain if you poison the
> soil, you poison the wine, and those who drink it. Why do not more people
> think that way.

Many people *do* think that way, Bob. Organic agriculture is the
fastest-growing segment of the agriculture business today. Biodynamic
winemaking is becoming quite common on both sides of the Atlantic, and
organic farming is even more widespread in viticulture. Even here in
the middle of Indiana, no one's idea of a trend-setting region, there
are two organic groceries and the local supermarkets stock organic
produce, organic dairy items and have an "organic" section in one corner
of the store.

Mark Lipton

Mark