Q: Why are wines with no added sulfites better?
A: Added sulfites are a synthetically produced, industrial ingredient.
Q: How can I avoid this?
A: Buy organic, no sulfite added wine!
Organic Wine is wine without added sulfites. Under the USDA National Organic Program, sulfites are a synthetic food additive. They are not allowed in organic wine or any other certified organic food products, such as dried fruits, jams, salad dressings or juices.
Q: Are there sulfites in “no sulfite added” wine?
A: Yes, Small amounts of naturally occurring sulfites are present in wine.
Sulfite-free & organic wine has no added, synthetic sulfites.
Q: Do wines with added sulfites keep better than no sulfite added wine?
A: Organic red and white non-sulfited wines can last as long as sulfited wines if properly made.
We recommend storing them at the same temperature as all wines are stored – room temperature or below.
Q: What wines do you carry that have no added sulfites?
A: Our favorites are Stellar Organics, Live-A-Little by Stellar Organics & Frey Vineyards.
About Stellar Organics:
Stellar Organics source organic grapes from independent farms that are part of the Stellar Multi Estate. These farms and cellar are both Fair Trade certified their wines are certified organic. They seek to produce quality wine that is sustainable and in a way that has a limited environmental impact. Their production of wine respects all natural systems and cycles.
Stellar Organics strives to improve the living and working conditions of their farmworkers and have launched many developmental initiatives including the Stellar Empowerment Trust, Stellar Agri and The Stellar Foundation.
Stellar wines are also vegan-friendly.
About Stellar Organics:
Stellar Organics source organic grapes from independent farms that are part of the Stellar Multi Estate. These farms and cellar are both Fair Trade certified their wines are certified organic. They seek to produce quality wine that is sustainable and in a way that has a limited environmental impact. Their production of wine respects all natural systems and cycles.
Stellar Organics strives to improve the living and working conditions of their farmworkers and have launched many developmental initiatives including the Stellar Empowerment Trust, Stellar Agri and The Stellar Foundation.
Stellar wines are also vegan-friendly.
About Frey Vineyards:
Frey Vineyards is America’s first organic and Biodynamic winery – Producing award-winning vegan, gluten free wines with no added sulfites since 1980.
They are a third-generation family-owned and operated winery located at the pristine headwaters of the Russian River in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. At Frey Vineyards, they combine the best of modern and traditional winemaking methods to showcase distinctive varietal flavors. Through minimal manipulation in the cellar, they allow the wines to express the authentic character of our soils and climate. For over three decades, they have been vanguards in crafting wine without added sulfites, a synthetic preservative added to most other wines (even wines made with organically grown grapes!) that can cause adverse allergic reactions in some people.
Their organic and Biodynamic farming methods encourage care for the soil, groundwater, and wildlife, promoting rich biodiversity in the vineyard. Ninety percent of our land is held as unspoiled natural habitat with a diverse mix of native plants and animals. As stewards of the land, they emphasize producing organic and Biodynamic wine of the highest quality while caring for planet and palate alike.
Information about no added sulfite wines provided by Frey Vineyards.
