Fair Trade Certified™ - Fair Trade Wine
Organic Wine Trade Company is pleased to represent the fair trade wines of Fairhills, Wandering Grape, Neu Direction, Step by Step, and Los Cowboys. Each wine is produced and traded fairly based on the standards established by TransFair, USA, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, is one of 21 members of Fair Trade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only independent third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States.
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Every bottle bears the Fair Trade Certification™ logo guaranteeing that our partners in the developing regions of South Africa, Chile and Argentina are getting a fair deal for their grapes in the global south.
Our fair trade wines are farmed without harmful chemicals or genetically modified organisms (GMO). Instead they are farmed in favor of protecting the farmers’ health and preserving the land for future generations. The premium price paid to the farmers help to establish safe working conditions, improve local water conditions, build schools, construct safe housing, establish heath centers, and many more projects voted on by the community.
Fairhills has used their premiums to acquire computers, establish adult literary programs, and helped to renovate three day care centers in June of 2006. Before the renovation 74.4% of the children were not exposed to early childhood development prior to primary school. The day cares created 15 full-time jobs and 100% of the children are given the opportunity to go to day care. Recently the members voted on developing a community area to play football (soccer in the US), netball, bowling courts, and rugby. The area is not only for sports, but will also be used to address personal problems and discuss issues stemming from addictions.
According to Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), a non-profit 23 member organization, the US sales of Fairtrade certified products in 2007 was approximately $1.15 billion US dollars up 46%. The worldwide sales of Fair Trade wine was up by 79.5%, reaching 4.3 million bottles (750ml). With every glass of fair trade wine from Fairhills, Neu Direction, Wandering Grape, Step by Step, and Los Cowboys, you can directly help the growers, their community, and their environment. Neu Direction, Wandering Grape, Fairhills, Los Cowboys, and Step by Step provide benefits for over 1000 beneficiaries in Argentina, Chile and South Africa that focuses on improving the living and social conditions. Purchasing Fair Trade Certified™ products support building a better life for workers and farming family communities through fair prices and direct trade. Environmental stewardship ensures sustainable development practices. Remember every glass matters!
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Fair Trade Certified™
Fair Trade guarantees livable wages for workers or farmers and their families, improving their opportunities for better healthcare, housing and education. By choosing these Fair Trade Certified™ wines, you are directly contributing to the livelihood of the wine growing communities.
Current selections of our fair trade wines
Fairhills
Fairhills Chardonnay Western Cape, South Africa
Fairhills Merlot Western Cape, South Africa
Fairhills Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Fairhills Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina
Wandering Grape
Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Western Cape, South Africa
Wandering Grape Malbec Merlot Mendoza, Argentina
Wandering Grape Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile
Neu Direction
Neu Direction Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Step by Step Cabernet Sauvignon Maule Valley, Chile
Step by Step Sauvignon Blanc Maule Valley, Chile