4 copas: supporting sea turtles

The world's first organic tequila makers are in the news again. This time it is, in our opinion, for a better reason than being the the first certified organic tequila. 4 Copas has released a limited edition sea turtle bottle in honor of the 2008 annual symposium on sea turtle biology and conservation that will take place in Loretto, Baja California, Mexico from January 19th-26th. Proceeds will go to Seaturtle.org, a non-profit organization that provides a centralized resource for sea turtlers around the world. Much of Seaturtle.org’s work involves satellite tracking, a key method for scientists and the public to learn about sea turtles’ movements and behavior.
We have not been able to find any images of this limited edition bottle anywhere on the web. If anyone out there has seen it, please let us know what you think. At Tequila Savvy we believe very strongly in the preservation of the planet. Whether it is through animal protection; creatig a sustainable future for Agave farmers in Mexico; or any other good cause; we will always continue to support and highlight the work beign done by comapnies like 4 Copas.
If you have ever been witness to the nesting and behaviors of the great sea turtles, you will understand immediately why we are so interested in this special story. Next time you are anywhere where there are sea turtles living, put on your snorkle or scuba gear and spend some time watching them. They are creatures worth protecting!

eco-tequila: the right thing to do

Last week MSNBC ran an article by Jennifer Alsever that featured 4 Copas organic tequila. The focus of the article was on how drinking organic beverages can help all of us minimize our impact on the ecology of the planet.
Enrico Caruso, senior vice president of sales for 4 Copas Tequila says “Sip tequila and save the world". This is the motto of 4 Copas, the Newport Beach, Calif., maker of tequila that is certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Caruso said 4 Copas uses no pesticides or chemicals in farming the agave plants used in its tequila and uses only organic yeast in fermentation".
Organic hard liquor is often priced higher than traditional bottles, (4 Copas sells its tequila for $42, $55 and $80 per bottle), and makers are eager to prove their worth. The $6 billion organic food industry is expected to grow 59% by 2012, according to Mintel Research. This sharp growth trend is bringing a lot of new focus and attention to brands like 4 Copas. The organic wine and beer markets have grown paralell to this trend during the last year. If estimates are correct, we could all see tremendous growth and opportunity during 2008.

4 copas - certified organic tequila?

4 Copas and La Quemada Distillery based in El Arenal, Jalisco has released the first certified organic Tequila ever. In 1996, the vision of four men, united by the love and the appreciation for the land of Jalisco, gave life to the Compañía Tequilera La Quemada. The story dates back three generations, decades before the formal creation of La Quemada, when they began to grow Blue Agave—the essence of genuine, authentic tequila. Jalisco is a land renowned for its traditions, including the production of handicrafts. The beautiful crafts produced from hand-blown glass, typical of Zapopan, is the pride of all Mexicans. At La Quemada, they work in unison with the glass-blowing workshops that craft the special bottles for their tequila. La Quemada strives to support the craftspeople of Jalisco contributing to the preservation of an old and beautiful tradition. In may of this year 4 Copas Tequila was honored at an event celebrating it's endorsement as the first Certified Organic tequila in history. 4 Copas was named the Tequila of the year in 2006 by 'Wine & Spirits Magazine' and won consecutive gold medals at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, California. They offer Blanco, Reposado and Anejo varieties along with a limited edition bottle that is a magnificent work of art. If you are interested in organic beverages and you like Tequila visit their site here. 4 Copas is your only choice. It is not widely distributed in the US & Canada yet, but we have heard that it can be found in parts of California, Arizona, Hawaii, Alberta, Nova Scotia & Ontario. We have found that it is available from many online liquor stores though. We ordered 1 bottle of each variety and are eagerly awaiting for them to arrive so we can taste it first hand.