Collection: Vegan

Animal-free. It might come as a surprise to you but not all wines are actually suitable for a vegan diet due to the addition of “fining agents” at the later stage of the winemaking progress. Blood and bone marrow, casein (milk protein), chitin (fiber from crustacean shells), egg albumen (derived from egg whites), fish oil, gelatin (protein from boiling animal parts), and isinglass (gelatin from fish bladder membranes) are commonly used to help eliminate proteins, yeasts and other molecules that give wine a cloudy appearance. They can also eliminate harsh tannins, helping the wine taste smoother at a younger age. Wine will typically become less cloudy on its own, it simply takes a little more time. Fining agents speed up this process which may otherwise take a few months.

Whether a wine is suitable for a vegan diet or not is relatively easy to find out. Thanks to the NZ Foods Standards Code and many other label regulations worldwide the presence of fining agents as potential allergen products is commonly declared on the back label of a wine or simply watch out for products marked with our vegan symbol throughout our online shop.

 

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  • Bogle Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2021
    Vendor: Bogle
    Opening with spicy, floral aromatics, the Chenin Blanc is fragrant with persimmons and passion fruit. Cold fermentati...
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  • Lord Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    Vendor: Brightwater
    A premium Nelson Sauvignon Blanc with impressive concentration, texture and length, crafted from carefully selected v...
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  • Rockburn Central Otago Pinot Gris 2025
    Vendor: ROCKBURN
    A true chameleon, this wine will match with a wide range of foods, presenting different aspects depending on the pair...
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  • Rockburn The Barrels Parkburn Pinot Noir 2024 Gift Box 750ml
    Vendor: ROCKBURN
    A Central Otago Pinot with a clear sense of place, presented in a wooden box for a considered gift.What’s insideRockb...
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  • Bannock Brae Crawford's Block Pinot Noir 2018
    Vendor: Bannock Brae
    Bannock Brae Pinot Noir showcases the distinctive character of Bannockburn's gravelly terroir. Deep dark cherry and b...
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  • Yeah Cool Natural Sauvignon Blanc by Josh Scott 2023
    Vendor: ALLAN SCOTT
    By Josh Scott Natural is winemaking in its rawest form: wines are dry farmed, with no herbicides or pesticides used d...
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  • Brookfields Gold Label Cabernet Merlot 2024
    Vendor: Brookfields
    The 2024 Reserve Vintage Cabernet Merlot embraces the tradition established by this blend. The Cabernet Sauvignon is ...
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