The type of fining agent used in creating wine will determine whether it is awarded Vegan-Friendly status (no animal-derivative agent is used i.e. the winemaker may use Bentonite Clay) or Vegetarian-Friendly status (the use of egg white or casein - a milk product) or neither (where gelatin, isinglass or chitosan may be used).
Here is our offering of Vegan and Vegetarian approved wines - you might be surprised to see some of your old favourites here!
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2023 Ananto Organic Bobal Tempranillo
Regular price £11.89Tasting Notes
A juicy, fruity organic red from Utiel-Requena, showcasing the region's increasingly fashionable, indigenous, Bobal variety.
Nose
Vibrant aromas of blueberry and blackberry
Palate
The palate has juicy plum and spice notes wrapped in supple tannins, offering a smooth, harmonious finish.
Producer
The 67 hectare Finca Fuenteseca estate lies in Utiel Requena, a high, rugged plateau, nearly 1,000 meters above sea level just inland from Valencia. The combination of hot, dry summers, cold nights and poor, limestone soil make the area relatively free of vine diseases and so ideal for organic farming. The entire estate is now dedicated to organic production and producing blends combining indigenous and international varieties.
Production Method
Vineyards are located in the north-west corner of Utiel Requena, 900 meters above sea level. Wines are made from organically grown grapes in vineyards cultivated using natural fertilisers, cover crops, biological control of pests and not using any chemical products that may damage the health of the environment. Grapes are cooled and undergo pre ferment whole bunch maceration before temperature-controlled tank fermentation.
A Note on Sustainability
Along with all its wines being certified organic and vegan, Sierra Norte is keenly involved in projects run by its D.O. that benefit local people and which defend the products of its region. In a wider environmental sense, Sierra Norte is developing a wastewater project by installing a treatment system plant to reuse water, as well as being involved in a photovoltaic solar panel installation project.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 65% Bobal, 35% Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
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| Food Matches | Superb with roasts and stews, red meat dishes, small game, cheese or cold meats. |
| Origin | Utiel Requena |
| Appellation | DOP Utiel Requena |
2016 Vega del Rayo Rioja Reserva
Regular price £13.99Traditional Rioja Reserva
Tasting Notes
Nose
A traditional Rioja Reserva from vineyards in Rioja Alta with a nose of warm black fruit, spice and vanilla notes.
Palate
The palate has ripe plum and damson characters balanced by well-integrated oak, supple tannins and gentle cedary spice on the finish.
Production Method
This wine is produced from selected Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano grapes sourced from 30 to 40-year-old Rioja Alta vineyards whose distinctive stony soils are ideal for the long, even ripening of quality grapes. The fruit is hand harvested in mid-October. Each variety is fermented separately in small tanks using natural yeasts at 28-30° C. After 20 days on the skins the wine is gently pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. The clear wine is then racked to 2nd and 3rd year American and Russian oak barrels for 24 months maturation before blending and bottling.
Alan's Personal Tasting Notes
"This is good! Everything I would expect from a well made, traditional Rioja - bright fruit - some vanillin and spice from good oak integration and soft, smooth tannins giving a very well balanced and long finish." Tasted April 2024
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo & 5% Graciano |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches | Lamb and mint kebabs |
| Allergy Information | Awaiting info |
| Dietary Information | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Appellation | DOCa Rioja |
ALT Sparkling Organic Rosé 0% Alc
Regular price £10.99Our Rosé is the highest rated non-alcoholic wine ever with 98/100 points.
Tasting Notes
Alt. Sparkling Organic Rosé is a fresh and aromatic non-alcoholic sparkling rosé wine made with 100% Tempranillo grapes from sandy and calcareous soils in the middle of Spain.
Crisp acidity & strong effervescence with hints of summer berries & watermelon accompanied by an aromatic aroma.
Dry, Fruity, Mellow. Notes of Summer berries, Citrus peel & Aromatic spice.
What makes us different? From the Producer...
Award-Winning
Both of our wines reached the very top in this year's International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC 2022). Our Rosé is the highest rated non-alcoholic wine ever with 98/100 points.
Organic
We're proud to say that ALT. Chardonnay & Rosé are both certified Organic, meaning that we've gone through rigirous quality control and supply chain checks to ensure that our grapes are sourced from 100% organic wine growers.
Dry
Our wines have an extremely low sugar level. We do not need to add a lot of sugar to bring out a good taste, since we focus on raw materials with high quality and an uncompromising production process.
Vegan
ALT. is filtered using cross-flow filtration where as it's commonplace in the wine industry to use egg white. After filtration, the liquid then goes through patented aroma recovery so that the finished wine is complex & delicious.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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0% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 0 units |
| Type | Alcohol-Free |
| Calories |
16 calories per 100ml |
| Sugar |
4g per 100ml |
| Food Matches |
This goes just as well for food as for parties. Perfect as an aperitif, and preferably with salmon, chicken, salads, hummus, quinoa, soft cheese and snacks. |
| Origin | Spain |
Lautus De-alcoholised Savvy Red (less than 0.5% alc)
Regular price £9.99Pure red and black berries with a hint of oak and a gentle tannic grip. Non-alcoholic | Vegan friendly | Low in Calories
Tasting Notes
Showcasing pure red and black berry fruit flavours, with a touch of oak. The elegant palate is underpinned by fine tannin and juicy yet subtle fruit. To be enjoyed in its purest and natural form, without the restrictions of alcohol.
Winemaking
Gentle winemaking practices were followed to minimise the extraction of harsh tannins. Fermentation took place in upright fermenters with one to two pump overs per day. 26 – 28°C. Aged in oak for 9 -12 months prior to racking to the second phase of production.
Producer
Reg Holder started his career with vintages in France, Australia and the USA before returning to South Africa. He then spent 11 years as the winemaker at both Neil Ellis and Delheim. In 2015, while his wife was pregnant with their first child, he started experimenting with de-alcoholised wine for her. When they were expecting their second, in 2017, Reg decided that he was going to move full time into the Lautus de-alcoholised project.
Reg uses his traditional winemaking expertise to craft an outstanding base wine. He then removes the alcohol using a state of the art piece of machinery before carbonating (the traditional Champagne method cannot be used as it will create alcohol in the bottle) the de-alcoholised wine.
He then uses a state of the art piece of machinery that combines centrifugal force and a vacuum in order to extract the alcohol while leaving the wines’ volatile flavour and aromatic essence intact.
So how do they do it?! Remove the alcohol?
The alcohol is removed via spinning cone technology at low temperature under vacuum. The initial phase is to first remove the flavour, and set aside. The alcohol is then removed and once completed the flavour is added back to the de-alcoholised wine. Because there is significant volume loss during this process, a portion of the alcohol water is then again put through the process to extract the water, and added back. This helps to fill out the palate and balance acidity. Normal winemaking practices are followed from here in preparation for bottling. Alc: <0,5% RS: 24g/L ТA: 5.5 PH: 3.65
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Shiraz, Pinotage, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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<0.5% alc vol
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| Type | De-alcoholised Red Blend |
| Calories |
12 calories per 100ml |
| Sugar |
2.4g per 100ml |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian and low in calories |
| Food Matches | Pairs just as nice with a slow cooked Coq Au Vin as a Traditional Beef burger or steak. Serve between 12-14C. |
| Origin | Coastal Region, South Africa |
2019 Red wine Loca Deserta Beykush
Regular price £39.99Robust and punchy wine for those who are looking for special occasions.
Tasting Notes
The wine is Merlot, Cabernet, Tempranillo blend and with 30 months of ageing. The heat of the South, grilled plums, cherries in juice and spices from oriental markets
History
They grow in a unique place, on Cape Beykush, the shores of which are washed on one side by the Berezansky estuary, and on the other by the Beykush Bay. Beykush vineyards are 11 hectares of French and Italian clones of white varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Rkatsiteli and red - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon.
In addition, it is an experimental vineyard with white Telti Kuruk, Alvarinho, Timoraso and red Tempranillo, Malbec, Pinotage
Accolades
- 2023 Bronze World Wine Awards - Decanter
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Merlot 33%, Cabernet Sauvignon 22%, Tempranillo 22%, Rubin 11%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Pinot Noir 3% |
| Country | Ukraine |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine Blend |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | the wine goes well with grilled meat dishes, pastas, aged cheeses and poultry |
| Origin | Ukraine |
| Appellation | Northern Black Sea |
