Certifications
Every certification we recognise, explained. Certifications provide third-party verified evidence for our scores — they carry more weight than self-reported claims.
Farming
How grapes are grown — from biodynamic and organic to sustainable programmes.
Demeter Biodynamic
DEMETER28 holders in directoryInternationally recognised biodynamic certification. Highest farming standard.
Wineries (7)
Biodyvin
BIODYVIN4 holders in directoryEuropean biodynamic certification for wine estates.
Wineries (1)
USDA Organic
USDA-ORG8 holders in directoryUnited States Department of Agriculture organic standard.
Australian Certified Organic
ACO8 holders in directoryAustralia's largest organic certification body.
BioGro
BIOGRO12 holders in directoryNew Zealand's leading organic certification.
EU Organic
EU-ORG12 holders in directoryOfficial EU organic farming certification.
Winery
Energy, carbon, water, waste and broader sustainability of cellar operations.
Entwine Australia
ENTWINE1 holder in directoryAustralian wine industry sustainability certification.
Wineries (1)
Sustainable Winegrowing NZ
SWNZNational sustainability programme for NZ wineries.
People
Labour standards, fair wages, community and transparency.
SIP Certified
SIPCovers renewable energy, water conservation, and fair wages.
Animal Welfare
Vegan fining agents and no animal use in production.
Vegan Society Certified
VEGAN-SOC3 holders in directoryCertifies no animal products used in fining or production.
Barnivore Verified Vegan
BARNIVORECommunity-verified vegan wine listing.
How certifications affect scores
Third-party certifications are the strongest evidence we have. A Demeter biodynamic certification is independently audited annually — it carries far more weight than a winery saying they use organic practices. Our methodology explains exactly how each certification maps to a pillar score.
Read our methodology →