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By: Shari Caudron

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Posted: August 26, 2010 9:46 AM

Drink Organic with Jack Rabbit Hill

In recent years, I’ve become an organic convert, purchasing organic food whenever my budget allows. This year’s find: Door to Door Organics, which delivers fresh produce to my home weekly. But I confess: I haven’t been as faithful to the organic movement when it comes to wine, mostly because only a small percentage of wine grapes are grown in certified organic vineyards. Plus, there’s a bit of controversy surrounding these wines, with some people claiming the organic label signifies sub-par wines, often produced by wineries looking for a marketing boost. All this may be changing, however. I recently learned of Jack Rabbit Hill, a Colorado winery that produces high-quality organic and biodynamic wines. Its 2009 Dill Farm Riesling wowed me. The slightly sweet white tastes of warm pears, citrus, and spice, and would pair well with a dry Jack cheese or spicy noodle dish. The 2008 M&N, a red blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, is equally impressive. It’s smooth, with notes of dark cherry, violet, and coffee, and would nicely complement a grilled pork roast. Tip: The wines (and others from Jack Rabbit) are available on tap at Mercury Cafe in Denver. Tap wine---like beer---is stored in reusable stainless steel kegs that are easy on the environment and keep the wine fresh much longer than open bottles.
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Jenna, I was at the Tate of Pearl event. My wife and I own/operate Jack Rabbit Hill. I'm sincerely sorry about the experience you had with Jack Rabbit Hill at the event. No excuses. Feel free to contact me at the winery if there's something we can do to turn you around. -Lance Hanson

Wines are solid

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As good as Jack Rabbit may be, I had a very poor experience with their customer service. I did the Taste of Pearl wine tasing in Boulder this spring. The man who was at their booth made us feel guilty for asking for one sample of wine and hurried us along when we started to ask questions about the winery and types of wines. Yes, the wine was pretty good, but I would much rather support businesses that care for their customers.

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