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Although wines appear to be completely suitable for vegans, many (but not all)

producers do use some animal products in the winemaking process, and minute

traces of these products may reside in the finished wine.

 

Animal products are typically used in the " fining " of wine, which is the process

of removing remaining plant proteins that are too small to be removed through

filtration, but that contribute a certain amount of haziness in the wine. These

" colloidal " particles carry an electrostatic charge, and fining methods involve

the use of oppositely-charged particles that will bond to the proteins, enabling

them to clump together and fall out of the solution. Sources of fining

particles include vegan-friendly sources such as bentonite (clay), vegetable

gelatine, oak tannins, silica sol, and PVPP (plastic). Common animal sources

include isinglass (fish bladder), egg white, and casein (milk) - note that these

last two are vegetarian-friendly, but not vegan friendly.

 

How do you know if a wine is vegan friendly? In Seattle, a good source is

Madison Market, and Tilth Restaurant in Wallingford specifies the eco-friendly

(organic/sustainable) wines, although they should be able to direct you to the

vegan selections as well. In general, don't expect the average retailer or

restaurant to know which wines are vegan-friendly; it is best to educate

yourself, and be vocal in your requests for products that you want to see

offered. There are also several good websites (links below) that list vegan

wines.

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