Vegan Delights

Going vegan

Did you know that a lot of wine isn't vegan? It's hard to imagine, but plenty of producers use animal byproducts in the winemaking process. These additions improve the look of the wine—they are used as fining agents to make the wine brighter and clearer. Recently, with the rise in popularity of veganism, some wineries now label their wines as vegan-friendly, which is helpful, but plenty of wine isn't labelled, so it's harder to tell. So, let's cut through the claims and show a few genuine vegan wine delights!

3 Proudly vegan wines

In this special pack you'll enjoy: Quick Dip Fizz NV Meet your new poolside crush. A refreshing Pinot Noir-driven bubbly and ready to burst with flavours of lemon, green apple, and grapefruit sorbet. Light in body, big in refreshment, and the kind of bottle you want to pop to kick off the weekend or take a quick dip into after a long day at work. Casa Bollén Sauvignon Blanc 2024 The Casa Bollen Sauvignon Blanc is a lovely combination of tropical fruit punch and zippy acidity, that will work on a hot day by the pool or in the kitchen while whipping up something delicious. There are some pineapple and passionfruit notes to start before the wine hits the sweetspot with some celery and herbal patterns. Koerner 'Leko' Red Blend 2022 Here, Damon Koerner teams up with his better half, Maddy Lehmann, to make wines from the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills. This is a blend based on Pinot Noir, with Sangiovese and Merlot coming along for the ride. It is light and bright, with plenty going on. It is an easy-drinking red wine that is full of vibrant, sappy herbs and red cherry fruit notes. Delicious!

Interesting to note

Vegan wines last just as long as non-vegan wines. The animal products aren't used as preservatives, so vegan wine is equally as stable and long-lasting. Vegan wines are still made with grapes, just like any other wine, it's just that no animal products have been used at any stage of the winemaking process.