Isn’t All Wine Vegan?

Written By Montana Rae, Sommelier & Founder

Did you know that not all wine is vegan?

  • Vegan wines are produced without the use of animal-based substances that are sometimes used as fining agents; these agents are commonly used to improve wine clarity, adjust the character of a wine, reduce sediment, and hasten the production process.

  • Casein, isinglass, egg whites, gelatin, and milk are some well-known animal-based fining agents.

  • Some vegan wines will state ‘Certified Vegan’ or ‘Vegan Friendly,' but many vegan wines do not get certified and do not have label terms identifying them as vegan.

Looking for a great resource for finding vegan wines? Check out Barnivore.com for vegan wine, beer, and liquor

Want to learn more? Check out this article from Decanter

Montana Rae, Sommelier & Founder

Montana is a Certified Sommelier (CMS/WSET III), wine educator, and avid home chef. Her passion is sharing her knowledge of fine wine, spirits, saké, cocktails, and cuisine with The Wine Ship community through special events and educational media.

https://www.thewineship.com/montana
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