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FAQs on Wine & Lifestyle

Understanding Sulfites in Wine

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Scientific American “Myths about Sulfites and Wine”

Let’s clear up some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about sulfites, wine, and headaches. If drinking red wine gives you a headache, you’ve probably had someone tell you that sulfites are the likely culprit. Perhaps you’ve been advised to stick to white wine, organic wines, or wines made in Europe on the grounds that these will be lower in sulfites. Read More...

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Quick and Dirty Tips “Myths about Sulfites and Wine”

Let’s clear up some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about sulfites, wine, and headaches. If drinking red wine gives you a headache, you’ve probably had someone tell you that sulfites are the likely culprit. Perhaps you’ve been advised to stick to white wine, organic wines, or wines made in Europe on the grounds that these will be lower in sulfites. Read More...

 

Is Wine Vegetarian or Vegan?

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Wine Enthusiast “Is Wine Vegetarian, Vegan or Neither?”

Wine is made from grapes, but that does not necessarily make it vegetarian or vegan. Some winemaking methods make surprising use of animal-derived products, which is why an increasing number of producers state whether the wine is vegan or vegetarian on the label. But what does it mean? Read More...

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The Press, SF Chronicle “Is Your Wine Vegan?”

This may seem as silly a question as asking, Are grapes vegan? Of course, they are, but some argue that the answer for wine enters gray territory. Don’t fret — that bacon-y character flavor you taste in your favorite Syrah isn’t actually bacon. But to be vegan or vegetarian, a wine must meet certain requirements during the production process — just like wines with official labels like organic, biodynamic or kosher. Read More...

 

Is Wine Gluten Free?

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Healthline “Is Wine Gluten Free?”

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that those with celiac disease or an intolerance to gluten must be careful to avoid. Figuring out if wine is gluten-free can be tricky since the United States and many other countries don’t require ingredient lists on its labels (1, 2). Though wine is naturally gluten-free, winemakers may use processes that add gluten to the finished product. Read More...

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Celiac Disease Foundation “Gluten-Free Foods”

Most beverages are gluten-free, including juices, sodas, and sports drinks. Wine is generally considered gluten-free to the FDA standard of under 20ppm of gluten. According to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, wines fermented in barrels lined with wheat paste (historically wines such as port, Madeira and muscatel) are unlikely to contain enough gluten to cause a reaction. Read More...