Unfiltered: Sonoma Winery Welcomes Butterflies; Eco-Friendly Champagne Wrappers; Live Chat with Kyle MacLachlan

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Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via Getty Images A monarch butterfly takes a break on a swamp milkweed flower Sanctuary Vineyards: Jordan Provides a Home for Threatened Butterflies Sonoma's Jordan Vineyard & Winery is attracting a new clientele: Non-invasive bugs. The winery is creating a habitat for pollinators like western monarch butterflies, native bees and other insects. Get the details! Courtesy of Ruinart This molded-paper wrapper keeps out light, stands up to water and reduces carbon emissions. Tastes Great, Less Waste! Ruinart and Others Reduce Carbon Footprints The wine industry is going greener than ever with new packaging. Ruinart Champagne recently revealed its eco-friendly bottle wrapper. Plus, a German company has set out to make a "carbon neutral" bottle, and a box manufacturer is keeping wines fresh with their recyclable shipping cases. Learn more about these eco efforts! SPONSORED CONTENT The World of Wine's Top Podcast Check out "The Taste with Doug Shafer," offering 50+ terrific episodes about your favorite people in the world of wine, whether they're winemakers, winery owners, or wine media. Doug Shafer of Shafer Vineyards knows the business and the people behind the top wines like no one else. Yes, these are conversations about wine but really they're conversations about life. "The Taste" is available on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen Now COCKTAIL CLUB: New from the Editors of Whisky Advocate Magazine We're excited to announce a brand new, free e-newsletter from the editors of our sister magazine, Whisky Advocate! This monthly newsletter brings you recipes, videos and other great content that will be equally loved by whisky aficionados and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Sign up today! Andréa Johnson / Courtesy of Aldo Sohm Coming up: Kyle MacLachlan and Aldo Sohm More Stars of Wine Join Us on Instagram Live! We've got more star guests coming up on our Instagram Live series, "Straight Talk with Wine Spectator," where we chat with chefs, winemakers, somms and more. This week, award-winning actor and GoGi Wines owner Kurt Russell joined us. Next, we'll be chatting with actor and Pursued by Bear owner Kyle MacLachlan on April 28 at 3 p.m. ET, and with sommelier and winemaker Aldo Sohm on May 5 at 3 p.m. ET. Watch past convos, see the full lineup and tune in! Wine and the Environment Wineries around the world are improving their sustainability, increasing their soil health and adapting to climate change. Explore their efforts with Wine Spectator's environment news, Q&As and more. Sommelier Roundtable: Great 'Green' Wines Many winemakers feel that sustainable, organic and eco-attentive practices are important. These nine wine pros spotlight some who walk the walk, and make great juice. Check it out! Wine Spectator Readers' Dogs Gallery We're celebrating our readers' canine companions in a gallery on our website, which now features more than 950 photos of dogs. Meet our readers' furry friends, and share your own photo! Quiz: Wine & Weather The weather and climate in vineyards affect the character of wine, for better and worse. How well do you know wine's climes? Take our quiz! Explore Our Free Newsletters Value wines, recipes, dining tips, health tips, collecting, news and more. SIGN UP HERE Follow Wine Spectator Learn how we choose our newsletter content For newsletter-specific questions, please send a message to our newsletter editors For other questions about Wine Spectator, visit help.winespectator.com

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