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    Vegan Wine! The 2023 Guide To The Best Vegan Wines

    At first glance, it seems as though all wines should be vegan (and vegetarian) friendly, right? I mean, after all, they are made from a fruit - grapes!

    You may be surprised to find; however, that a number of animal by-products can be used in the winemaking process. The most common of these are egg whites which are added to help remove harsh tannins. Things like Casein (milk protein), Gelatin (beef collagen), Isinglass (fish bladders) and Chitosan (a sugar from shellfish) can also be used.

    The Best Vegan Wines

    And while these products are filtered out of the finished wine, if you want to be absolutely certain your wine is vegan friendly, you'll want to avoid wines that use these animal by-products. Unfortunately, that's where things get tricky! Not all wineries and brands make this information easy to find and not only that it can change from vintage to vintage.

    Our list below of the best vegan wines are those that we have been able to confirm are vegan and vegetarian friendly for the vintages listed. This is usually through the back label but in some cases we've dug a little deeper as well to get info direct from the winery.

    One last note, just because a wine is organic, does not mean it is vegan as well!

    Luckily we've seen an increasing trend towards vegan and vegetarian wines so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for new updates of our list of the best vegan friendly wines!

    Read on for our picks of The Best Vegan Wines Under $20!

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 25, 2023 Last Updated: May 25, 2023

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    An excellent Costco find that goes excellently with Volpi Foods Wine Salame, the Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva. 100% Sangiovese from vineyards located in Cafaggio, Conca d'Oro, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 18 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Italy, Organic, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah - A $5 Costco Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 21, 2023 Last Updated: May 21, 2023

    Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah - A $5 Costco Find

    A ripe and jammy red blend from Carinena, Spain at a great Costco price. We review the Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah. A blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Syrah from vines aged 20-65 years old in the gravelly soils of Carinena, Spain. The wine is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Garnacha, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Spain, Spain - Carinena, Vegan

    Beronia Rueda Verdejo - Bring on the Paella!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 2, 2023 Last Updated: May 2, 2023

    Beronia Rueda Verdejo - Bring on the Paella!

    The definition of fresh. A great wine for seafood and the classic Spanish dish of paella, we review the Beronia Rueda Verdejo. 100% Verdejo from Rueda DOC, Spain. The wine is fermented in a combination of stainless steel and concrete and has less than 2 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Spain, Spain - Rueda, Vegan, Verdejo

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 28, 2023 Last Updated: May 1, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Art + Farm Wines is back with the stunning, perfect 10 Cabernet from some of the most sought-after grapes in all of Australia and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Vegan

    Grifone Bianco from Trader Joe's - Light and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 10, 2023 Last Updated: March 10, 2023

    Grifone Bianco from Trader Joe's - Light and Easy

    Tasty enough for just $4.99, we review the Grifone Bianco from Trader Joe's. An unidentified white blend from Italy. The wine is made from organic grapes and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Organic, Trader Joe's, Vegan, White Blends

    INSIDER DEAL! 98-Point Merlot and 94-Point Zin Over Half Off!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 1, 2023 Last Updated: April 3, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 98-Point Merlot and 94-Point Zin Over Half Off!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. You read that headline right, these two incredible, incredibly high-scoring wines from one of our favorite wineries are over 50% off … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Merlot, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé - Level Up!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2023 Last Updated: April 3, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé - Level Up This Thanksgiving

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This instantly refreshing and infinitely food friendly German rosé from Ernst Loosen is back and now just $X a bottle. The Villa Wolf … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Germany, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Grifone Sangiovese From Trader Joe's - A Cheap Fix

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2023 Last Updated: February 23, 2023

    Grifone Sangiovese From Trader Joe's - A Cheap Fix

    Surprisingly good Sangiovese for just $4.99, we review the Grifone Sangiovese from Trader Joe's. 100% Sangiovese from Puglia, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 6, 2023 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 45% Off Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Four fantastic, small production Zins from vineyards as old as 1902, including two Perfect 10 Taste Ratings. Take a tour of the Dry … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Durigutti Bonarda - Broaden Your Horizons

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 30, 2022 Last Updated: December 2, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Durigutti Bonarda - Broaden Your Horizons

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Experience another side of Argentina with the 92-point Durigutti Bonarda, a great wine for pizza night! While our Insider … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bonarda, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Whitehall Lane Rassi Cabernet Sauvignon

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 25, 2022 Last Updated: November 30, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Whitehall Lane Rassi Cabernet Sauvignon

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save over 40% on this 91-93 point Cab from a highly renowned producer, the Whitehall Lane Rassi Cabernet Sauvignon. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 23, 2022 Last Updated: November 25, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 25 months in oak does a Sangiovese good! This is a lovely example of the variety from the Dry Creek Valley. Get 43% off the 94+ … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2022 Last Updated: November 7, 2022

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    A lovely find for as low as $10, the highly recommended Yalumba Y Series Viognier. It also makes a great Thanksgiving pick for the white wine lovers. 100% Viognier from South Australia. The wine is fermented and aged briefly in stainless steel. It has just 1.2 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Viognier

    Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay - Just Right

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 3, 2022 Last Updated: November 14, 2022

    Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay - Just Right

    Surprisingly balanced and light on its feet, we review Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Languedoc, France. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and just a portion is aged in oak. It has just 0.39 g/L residual sugar and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, Languedoc, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Vinha da Fonte Reserva - Pretty Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 9, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Vinha da Fonte Reserva from Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Pretty Satisfying

    Our latest Trader Joe's find is a Portuguese red blend, the Vinha da Fonte Reserva from Casa Ermelinda Freitas. A blend of 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Castelao, 20% Syrah, 20% Touriga Nacional and 10% Alicante Bouschet from Peninsula de Setubal in southern Portugal. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends, Trader Joe's, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 4, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Tollini Old School Zin - A QPR Champ

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. For the next two days you can get this ridiculously tasty, 91-93 point, Bulk Buy rated Zin that spends 29 months in oak barrels for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Vegan, Zinfandel

    Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier - You'll Like It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 18, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier - You'll Like It

    A classic example of a classic blend, the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier. 98% Shiraz (Syrah) and 2% Viognier from South Australia. The wine is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 13, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Tollini Vineyard Reds - Honestly Delicious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. These two single vineyard, Bulk Buy rated, dry-farmed, naturally made beauties are 40% off (and less than $13 a bottle)! Peterson … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Bulk Buy, California, Carignan, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Esporao Reserva Red - A Lovely Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Esporao Reserva Red - A Lovely Blend

    A fantastic wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, we review the Esporao Reserva Red. A blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Syrah and Zinfandel - A Dynamic Duo

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 3, 2022 Last Updated: June 6, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Syrah and Zinfandel - A Dynamic Duo

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Art + Farm Wines is back with two delicious, highly recommended, true to form examples of their varieties. The Messenger Mendocino … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Syrah, Vegan, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla - Truly Excellent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 25, 2022 Last Updated: May 27, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla - Truly Excellent

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Stolpman Vineyards is back with another Perfect 10 Bulk Buy that has an amazing story behind it and a total discount of $50, the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Red Blends, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Mataro and Tempranillo - Exquisite

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 16, 2022 Last Updated: May 20, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Mataro and Tempranillo - Exquisite

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Welcome back to one of our favorite deals of all-time, the perfect 10 Ess & See Mataro and perfect 10 Ess & See Tempranillo. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Insider Deals, Mourvèdre, Saturday Splurge, Tempranillo, Vegan

    Twenty Acres by Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon - Pretty Darn Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 3, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Twenty Acres by Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon - Pretty Darn Tasty

    Highly recommended Cabernet with a secret ingredient, the Twenty Acres by Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 10-15% Petite Sirah blended in, a nod to the variety planted on the original 20 acres of land on the Bogle Home Ranch in Clarksburg, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Highly Recommended, Vegan

    MAAL Biutiful Malbec - Unadulterated

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 3, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    MAAL Biutiful Malbec - Unadulterated

    An unoaked Malbec that lets the beauty of the grape shine through, the MAAL Biutiful Malbec. 100% Malbec from 3,609 feet of altitude in Campo Los Andes, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak, has 3.2 g/L of residual sugar and is vegan … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Vegan

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