Vegetarian or Vegan

Vegetarian or Vegan

Wine is made from grape juice and grape juice is of course suitable for vegan and vegetarians alike. However, the reason that wines may not be suitable for vegans or vegetarians is down to the fining agents used to clear the wine.

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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Hawke's Bay
    An outgoing, aromatic and refreshing wine, packed with gooseberry fruit. What sets this apart is an herbaceous character not common with New Zealand S... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Hawke's Bay
    An outgoing, aromatic and refreshing wine, packed with gooseberry fruit. What sets this apart is an herbaceous character not common with New Zealand S... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £6.94 What is MIX6?

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    £5.78 exc VAT
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    £7.98 £6.65
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    A modern style Chablis jam packed with fresh, green apples and hints of citrus. A firm, refreshing mineral backbone runs through the palate and on to ... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    A modern style Chablis jam packed with fresh, green apples and hints of citrus. A firm, refreshing mineral backbone runs through the palate and on to ... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £24.55 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    A deliciously crisp Sauvignon Blanc with the vibrant bouquet so typical of this grape variety. A brilliant find. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £4.63 What is MIX6?

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    £3.86 exc VAT
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    £5.29 £4.41
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Jean-Marc Brocard is one of the leading Chablis producers. This is a classic wine displaying the character of a true Chablis. Hints of lemon and white... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Jean-Marc Brocard is one of the leading Chablis producers. This is a classic wine displaying the character of a true Chablis. Hints of lemon and white... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £20.56 What is MIX6?

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    £24.24 £20.20
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Jean-Marc Brocard is one of the leading Chablis producers. This is a classic wine displaying the character of a true Chablis. Hints of lemon and white... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Jean-Marc Brocard is one of the leading Chablis producers. This is a classic wine displaying the character of a true Chablis. Hints of lemon and white... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £10.28 What is MIX6?

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    £8.57 exc VAT
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    • Origin
    • France
    An elegant aperitif flavoured by plants, herbs and spices. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    An elegant aperitif flavoured by plants, herbs and spices. Read More
    Single 75cl bottle
    £13.49 £11.24
    • Origin
    • Italy
    A point and a half of bitters in a touch of vermouth makes this a great aperitif. Read More
    • Origin
    • Italy
    A point and a half of bitters in a touch of vermouth makes this a great aperitif. Read More
    Single 75cl bottle
    £15.95 £13.29
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Northern Valley
    • Aconcagua
    Clean, fresh Chardonnay aromas of pineapple and pear with the dense body and floral touch of Viognier. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Northern Valley
    • Aconcagua
    Clean, fresh Chardonnay aromas of pineapple and pear with the dense body and floral touch of Viognier. Read More
    BUY 3 for £38.99 £13.00 £32.49 exc VAT £10.83 exc VAT
    As part of a MIX6 £14.10 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Italy
    • Veneto
    A beautiful white loaded with elegant aromas of apple, pear, passion fruit and yellow fruit that end in a dry, long finish. Comes from a small family ... Read More
    • Origin
    • Italy
    • Veneto
    A beautiful white loaded with elegant aromas of apple, pear, passion fruit and yellow fruit that end in a dry, long finish. Comes from a small family ... Read More
    BUY 3 for £51.01 £17.00 £42.51 exc VAT £14.17 exc VAT
    As part of a MIX6 £18.25 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    • Sancerre
    Aromatic grassy bouquet. Fresh ripe fruit flavours with a crisp, dry finish typical of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    • Sancerre
    Aromatic grassy bouquet. Fresh ripe fruit flavours with a crisp, dry finish typical of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £11.08 What is MIX6?

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    £9.23 exc VAT
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    £12.24 £10.20
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    Elegant citrus fruit flavours give this medium style wine a balancing freshness. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    Elegant citrus fruit flavours give this medium style wine a balancing freshness. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £13.10 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    The growing popularity of Pinot Gris in New Zealand is justified by this delicious off-dry wine. There is an abundance of stone fruit on the nose and ... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    The growing popularity of Pinot Gris in New Zealand is justified by this delicious off-dry wine. There is an abundance of stone fruit on the nose and ... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £18.11 What is MIX6?

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    £15.09 exc VAT
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    This sparkling wine is fresh and lively on the palate with the floral bouquet typical of Chenin Blanc. Well-balanced and light with an elegant afterta... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    This sparkling wine is fresh and lively on the palate with the floral bouquet typical of Chenin Blanc. Well-balanced and light with an elegant afterta... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £13.34 What is MIX6?

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    £11.12 exc VAT
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    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    • Sancerre
    A delicate and subtle rose with a nose of rosehips and redcurrants. Soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire
    • Sancerre
    A delicate and subtle rose with a nose of rosehips and redcurrants. Soft and fresh with more summer fruit flavours and an off-dry finish. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £18.55 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Italy
    • Trentino
    Red berry fruits supported by a lively fizz, leading to a fresh and delicate finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Italy
    • Trentino
    Red berry fruits supported by a lively fizz, leading to a fresh and delicate finish. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £11.94 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Portugal
    • Tejo
    A strong summer fruit character with abundance of raspberries and strawberries. This is supported by some floral notes and a touch of spice as the mou... Read More
    • Origin
    • Portugal
    • Tejo
    A strong summer fruit character with abundance of raspberries and strawberries. This is supported by some floral notes and a touch of spice as the mou... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £9.46 What is MIX6?

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    £7.88 exc VAT
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    £10.55 £8.79
    • Origin
    • France
    • Beaujolais
    A soft, fragrant bouquet with delicious red berry fruit and a stylish finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Beaujolais
    A soft, fragrant bouquet with delicious red berry fruit and a stylish finish. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £11.86 What is MIX6?

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    £13.60 £11.33
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    Aromas of grapefruit, rhubarb and some peach and white flower notes. The palate is supple, rich and fresh, with a mineral saltiness and a long finish ... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    Aromas of grapefruit, rhubarb and some peach and white flower notes. The palate is supple, rich and fresh, with a mineral saltiness and a long finish ... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £27.36 What is MIX6?

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    £22.80 exc VAT
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    £31.60 £26.33
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    Characteristically floral and spicy, this wine is a perfect match for Asian food. The surrounding wild rosemary meadows of the Colchagua Valley enhanc... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £9.90 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Dense and complex white offering expressive aromas of spiced pears, peaches, pineapples and honey. Read More
    • Origin
    • Chile
    • Central Valley
    • Colchagua
    Dense and complex white offering expressive aromas of spiced pears, peaches, pineapples and honey. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £12.30 What is MIX6?

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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Intense summer berries on the nose and palate lead to a long and structured finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Rioja
    Intense summer berries on the nose and palate lead to a long and structured finish. Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £11.00 What is MIX6?

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    £12.54 £10.45
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    This light and fruity yet deceptively complex red has a slightly green character nestled in amongst red summer berries and just a hint of spice. Can b... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Loire Valley
    This light and fruity yet deceptively complex red has a slightly green character nestled in amongst red summer berries and just a hint of spice. Can b... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £15.95 What is MIX6?

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    £13.29 exc VAT
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    £16.94 £14.12
    • Origin
    • France
    • Champagne
    Made entirely from the Chardonnay grape it is the minerality that sets this apart from the rest of the JP range. Its great strength is the way it comb... Read More
    • Origin
    • France
    • Champagne
    Made entirely from the Chardonnay grape it is the minerality that sets this apart from the rest of the JP range. Its great strength is the way it comb... Read More
    As part of a MIX6 £74.99 What is MIX6?

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    £62.49 exc VAT
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    £79.96 £66.63
    • Origin
    • Caribbean
    • Martinique
    A rum with a rich, complex range of aromas: a blend of vanilla and chocolate. Fruity notes include intense roasted dry fruit and prune which are suppo... Read More
    • Origin
    • Caribbean
    • Martinique
    A rum with a rich, complex range of aromas: a blend of vanilla and chocolate. Fruity notes include intense roasted dry fruit and prune which are suppo... Read More
    Single 70cl bottle
    £46.94 £39.12
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Wine Deposits

Going back in history,  wine drinkers would drink cloudy wine. There was nothing wrong with the wine and any cloudiness came from tiny particles that naturally form in wine such as tannins, phenolics, tartrates and proteins. If the wines were left to stand over time,  these deposits would naturally fall to the bottom of the bottle, hence the decanting process.

Fining Agents Used

These days we like our wines to be bright and shiny and most of all clear. As wine making methods have improved, various fining agents have been used to clean the wine. These used to be milk proteins (casein), egg whites (albumin), animal protein (gelatin) and fish protein (isinglass). Placed in a tank of wine before bottling, these would naturally settle through the wine and take out the deposits.

Fast forward to now, winemakers are recognising preferences for non-animal derived proceesses and are using clay-based fining agents such as bentonite and,  in come cases charcoal.  And some winemakers are just allowing the wines to settle naturally.

So why are these fining agents used? 

This is the techy bit. In red wine, what is called protenatious fining is used to filter out tannins. This includes use of gelatin, egg white and in the old days -  dried blood! Benzonite is also used to remove proteins from the wine in reds. The use of fining agents in white wine is mainly concerned with making the wines look bright. 

Managing the Wine Label

Depending on the vintage, a producer may use different types of fining agents. It is up to the producer to choose a label for their bottle of wine and not all makers state whether their wine is suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

We work hard to ensure all the information on our wines is up to date and that any allergens are stated as well as suitability for vegan and vegetarian consumers.  If in doubt, please feel free to ask.

Other Information

Also in this section of the site - we flag sulphite free wines along with other wines that will suit dietary needs. 

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