If you’ve ever asked if wine is vegan-friendly, you’ll be happy to know that the answer, a lot of the time, is yes. But before you head out the door to pick up a bottle of Chardonnay to go with dinner, there are a few things you need to know.
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Is wine vegan?
While plenty of wines on the market are vegan, this is not always the case. Some wine is processed using animal products, such as isinglass, which is the dried swim bladder of a fish. To better understand the why, let’s get into how wine is made.
As you probably know, wine is made from grapes, and many types are named after the principal varietal used, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Pinot Noir. (Fun fact: wine named after the main grape it’s made from is called “New World” wine. In contrast, when wine gets its name from its region of origin, like Burgundy or Bourdeaux, it’s called…