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Vegan Wines

The reason that all wines are not vegan or even vegetarian-friendly has to do with how the wine is clarified and a process called 'fining'. All young wines are hazy and contain tiny molecules such as proteins, tartrates, tannins and phenolics. These are all natural, and in no way harmful. However, most people tend to like their wines to be clear.

Traditionally the most commonly used fining agents were casein (a protein found in milk), albumin (egg whites), gelatin (animal protein) and isinglass (fish bladder protein). They are not additives to the wine, as they are filtered out along with the haze molecules.

Fining with casein and albumin is usually acceptable by most vegetarians but all four are off limits for vegans because tiny traces of the fining agent may be absorbed into the wine during the fining process. Vegan wines are fining with clay-based products such as Bentonite or activated charcoal. Some producers allow their wines to self-clarify in their own time, and are usually labelled as such, so expect a bit of sediment at the bottom of the glass, or decant!

Discover our Collection of Wines Suitable for a Vegan Diet

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 Brut

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 Brut

No reviews
£220.00
Joseph Perrier, Cuvee Josephine Brut 2014

Joseph Perrier, Cuvee Josephine Brut 2014

No reviews
£155.00
On sale
Chimney Rock, Tomahawk Vineyard, Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Chimney Rock, Tomahawk Vineyard, Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

No reviews
£120.00 £150.00
On sale
Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

No reviews
£105.00 £115.00
Pol Roger 2018 Vintage Rosé Champagne

Pol Roger 2018 Vintage Rosé Champagne

No reviews
£98.00
Joseph Perrier Blanc de Noirs 'Cote a Bras' Vintage

Joseph Perrier Blanc de Noirs 'Cote a Bras' Vintage

No reviews
£82.00
On sale
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

£78.00 £82.00
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne

No reviews
£76.00
On sale
Ferreira 'Quinta do Porto' 2019 Vintage Port

Ferreira 'Quinta do Porto' 2019 Vintage Port

No reviews
£75.00 £82.00
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Sanford, Sanford & Benedict, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Sanford, Sanford & Benedict, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

No reviews
£75.00 £80.00
Champagne Serveaux Grand Vintage Extra Brut 2013

Champagne Serveaux Grand Vintage Extra Brut 2013

No reviews
£70.00
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Champagne Devaux Cuvée D Rosé Aged 5 Years

Champagne Devaux Cuvée D Rosé Aged 5 Years

£59.00 £64.00
Massolino Barolo DOCG

Massolino Barolo DOCG

1 review
£58.00
Casa Ferreirinha 'Quinta da Leda' Douro Tinto

Casa Ferreirinha 'Quinta da Leda' Douro Tinto

1 review
£54.00
Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve NV Champagne

Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve NV Champagne

No reviews
£52.50

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