Vegan Wine
Not all wine is vegan wine because beyond grapes, producers may use fining agents to accelerate the ageing process, which in turn is done to reduce molecules such as proteins and tannins to create a clear, bright wine. Traditional, commonly-used fining agents come from animals, such as casein (milk) and albumin (eggs). Vegan wines use clay or charcoal based fining agents, or are made traditionally by using no fining agents. Non fined wines are often labelled, but the fining agents used in fine wines are sometimes unstated, however you can forego uncertainty by choosing one of our these wines, which are vigorously checked to be vegan friendly wines.
After retasting Domaine Bellevue’s 2022 Sauvignon Touraine at a Loire-focused event last week, I was once again bowled over >
Loire sauvignons compliment fish and seafood dishes brilliantly, offering a generally fresher, more elegant and dare I say >
The Hope Sauvignon Blanc is a class apart - from a single vineyard of impeccable pedigree, this has real presence, and exceptional >
Concentrated aromas of citrus and grassy asparagus flavours with a delicate mineral character. A wine with great balance >
An indisputable classic, Pol Roger offers heightened grande marque quality and prestige, where Grand Cru-vineyard chardonnay >
"The 2019 Domaine de Mourchon Séguret Tradition Côtes du Rhône Villages is a seriously grown-up red from one of the Rhône >
"This very limited cuvée comes from old vines near the village of Seguret, where the winery is located. It is an >
Greenhough is considered one of the best producers in Nelson. This organic pinot noir delivers ripe fruit at lower alcohol >
Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee ranks indisputably among the great, great sparkling wines of the world. One whose detailed elegance >
Creamy, fragrant mousse, with hints ofripe, golden apple and acacia flowers.Bone dry, with a delighful balance of zippy >
Michel Guilleminot's brut enjoys an enviable reputation for sheer value for money and consistency. "Récoltant-Manipulant" >
A crisp and vibrant fizz - a great aperitif at any time of day which also complements a light lunch.
"The 2022 Abadia Do Seixo Albariño is a great example of this increasingly popular Galician grape and a reminder that I should >
Aromas of citrus and green apple - the palate is broad and structural with more apple flavours, stone fruit, hints of lemon >
Aromas in the ripe citrus spectrum with a subtle background of mandarin/orange blossom and leaf. Lively acidity is carried >
Lifted aromas of blackberry, red fruits and a sweet spice on the nose, from the period of maturation in French oak barrels. >
Classic and refined Loire Valley sauvignon blanc. One of the classic wines of the Loire Valley, Sancerre is renowned for >
With overwhelming December demand having cleared out our Champagne Guilleminot stocks completely, good news for the empty-handed >
A wonderful cognac for the money and as good as most "X.O." cognacs. Very flavourful, yet elegant, with fruity, floral notes >
A fruit-laden, easy drinking merlot, and a great example of the quality and value found in Chile. Vibrant plum and damson >
Veuve Clicquot age their non-vintage champagne for almost twice the required time, resulting in a superb marriage of freshness >
"The 2019 Louis Latour Pouilly-Vinzelles 'En Paradis' could hardly have finer provenance, coming as it does from one of >