The Complete Guide to Finding Vegan Wine in UK Supermarkets

Did you know that not all wine is vegan? I know what you're thinking - "how could you possibly need animal products to produce wine?". Why isn't all Wine Suitable for Vegans? Wine isn't vegan because of step in the fermentation process called fining. This process is all about removing unwanted elements in the wine which may effect the appearance and taste of the final product. During this process, a product which usually consists of egg whites and milk casein is added to the wine. This then binds to the unwanted product, allowing it to be easily removed. Winemakers producing vegan wine instead use plant based products during the fining process or don't do it at all which results in a wine that looks cloudy as the sediment hasn't been removed. How to Find Vegan Wines You might think that vegan wines are only available from specialist wine shops or expensive organic independent brands but it is actually much more accessible than you think. Vegan wine i