UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a new wine collection featuring 12 vegan wines as part of the company’s push to make its wine range 100% vegan by 2022. Named “Found”, the wines were also chosen for their sustainability credentials, with wineries utilising carbon offsetting schemes, organic and biodynamic farming and water management programs.
Riku Väänänen: “It’s About Creating a System Where Every Stage of Production Respects Both Nature and Animal Welfare”
Riku and Anna Väänänen are a Finnish couple who left their corporate careers in Switzerland to pursue their passion for winemaking in the renowned Côtes de Bourg region of Bordeaux. Since 2016, they have been producing high-quality vegan and organic wines at Château Puybarbe, earning consistent praise from top wine critics, with all their wines scoring over 90 points from Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and other respected reviewers. Their portfolio includes four distinct red wines and a celebrated rosé, Annabel. In this exclusive interview, Riku Väänänen shares his remarkable journey from the corporate world to sustainable viticulture. He discusses his dedication to soil regeneration, organic farming, and vegan winemaking, explaining why he chose to certify Château Puybarbe under the Biocyclic Vegan Standard. Riku also highlights the …