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- France
- Bordeaux
Sourced from fruit near the town of Le Réole, this lovely example of an everyday Claret has great depth of colour good juicy cassis fruits. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
Sourced from fruit near the town of Le Réole, this lovely example of an everyday Claret has great depth of colour good juicy cassis fruits. Read More -
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- France
- Portugal
- Spain
- Chile
This collection of vegan-friendly red wines has been sourced from producers from around the world. A collection of wine styles ideal for people who wa... Read More- Origin
- France
- Portugal
- Spain
- Chile
This collection of vegan-friendly red wines has been sourced from producers from around the world. A collection of wine styles ideal for people who wa... Read More -
Presented in a wicker look box this hamper selection with a bottle of red wine is a perfect gift for a vegan or someone with gluten intolerance. Pri... Read MorePresented in a wicker look box this hamper selection with a bottle of red wine is a perfect gift for a vegan or someone with gluten intolerance. Pri... Read More -
A selection of fresh and crisp vegan white wines sourced from vineyards around the world. Perfect for everyday drinking or perhaps a dinner party. Read MoreA selection of fresh and crisp vegan white wines sourced from vineyards around the world. Perfect for everyday drinking or perhaps a dinner party. Read More -
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- 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 -
- 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 -
- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More- Origin
- France
- Rhône Valley
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More -
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- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More- Origin
- Spain
- Rioja
A pronounced nose of intense redcurrant fruit is joined on the palate by summer berries and soft spice. Half bottle size. Read More -
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- Germany
- Pfalz
An unusual example of an oak aged Sauvignon which has been crowned Germany's best. Full-bodied yet gentle with a thrilling minerality and notes of pin... Read More- Origin
- Germany
- Pfalz
An unusual example of an oak aged Sauvignon which has been crowned Germany's best. Full-bodied yet gentle with a thrilling minerality and notes of pin... Read More -
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- Caribbean
- Martinique
A blend of rums of between 8, 9, and 10 years of age. A rum with a rich, complex blend of fruity and woody aromas including cinnamon, nutmeg, dates an... Read More- Origin
- Caribbean
- Martinique
A blend of rums of between 8, 9, and 10 years of age. A rum with a rich, complex blend of fruity and woody aromas including cinnamon, nutmeg, dates an... Read More -
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- Caribbean
- Martinique
Depaz Port Cask Finish aged rum is matured for at least eight years in selected small oak barrels. It is then finished for eleven months in port casks... Read More- Origin
- Caribbean
- Martinique
Depaz Port Cask Finish aged rum is matured for at least eight years in selected small oak barrels. It is then finished for eleven months in port casks... Read More -
- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An attractive deep colour with a great aroma of deep red berry fruits. Firm on the palate with great length and persistence on the finish. Read More- Origin
- France
- Bordeaux
- Left Bank
- Pauillac
An attractive deep colour with a great aroma of deep red berry fruits. Firm on the palate with great length and persistence on the finish. Read More -
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- France
- Burgundy
- Chablis
Crisp and juicy with good fruit and plenty of minerality. Read More -
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- England
- West Sussex & Hampshire
Sparkling wine with the aromas of pure lemon, mineral and honey tones and a hint of tangerine on the nose. The palate has a lively sweet lemon start s... Read More- Origin
- England
- West Sussex & Hampshire
Sparkling wine with the aromas of pure lemon, mineral and honey tones and a hint of tangerine on the nose. The palate has a lively sweet lemon start s... Read More -
- Origin
- France
A surprising liqueur with bewitching sweet, creamy aromas. A generous olfactory experience. Both delicate and sweet, this chestnut liqueur releases al... Read More- Origin
- France
A surprising liqueur with bewitching sweet, creamy aromas. A generous olfactory experience. Both delicate and sweet, this chestnut liqueur releases al... Read More -
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- France
A sweet chocolate liqueur with subtle hints of vanilla. Read More -
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- France
This liqueur has kept the authenticity of the violet, a flower so fragile and rare that surprises with its captivating aromas. Read More- Origin
- France
This liqueur has kept the authenticity of the violet, a flower so fragile and rare that surprises with its captivating aromas. Read More -
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- France
A fresh White Creme de Menthe with a subtle peppery flavour. Read More -
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- France
The signature product of this particular producer. Smooth and elegant with intense freshness of mint and sweet taste of sugar. Read More- Origin
- France
The signature product of this particular producer. Smooth and elegant with intense freshness of mint and sweet taste of sugar. Read More
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.