How to Shop for Vegan Wine: What You Need to Know
If you have recently gone vegan and are looking for a way to replace your old go-to wines with vegan wine, then you are in luck. With the growing popularity of vegan wines, there are now more options than ever. And with that comes confusion— what is vegan wine? What should I look for? How do I know if it is good? Here are some tips on how to navigate the wine aisle when looking for great vegan wines. What is vegan wine? First off: what is vegan wine? Vegan wines are without animal products. Although the Vegan Society accepts the use of by-products like casein and egg whites in winemaking, it is important to know that just because the animal is not killed in the production of wine does not make it vegan. For example, the wine labels stuck to the bottle may have connective tissue or bone in the adhesive. Today there are several choices winemakers have to use non-animal ingredients. These include wines made with animal-free agents such as pea protein and …