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Healthy EatingOverview
Most people think all wine is naturally vegetarian, but that is not the case. Vegetarian and vegan wine is made without clarifying fining agents made from animal products, such as egg albumin, edible gelatins (which are derived from animal bones) or caseins (which are milk proteins). Vegan or vegetarian wine is not always easy to find. Not all wine retailers stock it, as it appeals to more of a niche market. But with vegetarianism and the vegan lifestyle on the rise, it is likely more stores may begin to carry a selection. Your best bet for locating a wide variety of this specialty product is to look online to save yourself both time and trouble.
Step 1
Peruse the wine selections at online retailers, being sure to carefully read the product descriptions if the retailer sells more than just vegan and vegetarian wines exclusively. See "Additional Resources" below for some online retailers.
Step 2
Select your items for purchase, select method for shipping and render payment. Check your email for confirmation of your order and to see expected delivery times.
Step 3
Shop locally for instant gratification. As these wines can sometimes be hard to find, it is best to save yourself some time by calling ahead. National retailers that are known to regularly stock vegan wines include Whole Foods Market and Safeway. One brand that is usually easy to locate is Yellow Tail. The red wines produced by Yellow Tail are vegan but not the white wines.
Step 4
Contact your favorite wineries and ask if they produce vegetarian or vegan varietals. You most likely can place an directly from the winery yourself over the phone or via the Internet.
TIPS AND WARNINGS
- TIP : Be sure to try health food shops and grocery stores when looking for vegetarian or vegan wine.
For champagne options, note that both Dom Perignon and Moet & Chandon are both vegan and readily available nationwide.
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