Vegetarian & Vegan
To ensure that wines are clear and bright and less likely to go hazy after bottling, some wines undergo a 'fining' process using animal products such as gelatine, isinglass, chitosan, casein, egg albumen and bull's blood. Theoretically, none of the fining agent remains in the final wine. Casein (derived from milk protein) and albumen (from egg white) would be acceptable for vegetarians, but not for vegans. As an alternative to animal products, Bentonite (a clay mineral) can be used to clarify the wine. Some winemakers make it clear on their label that no fining agents have been used by declaring their wine 'unfiltered'.
Please use the filters under 'Bottle Features' on the left hand side if you would like to differentiate between vegan and vegetarian wines.
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Asti, Ca'Solare, 7% vol (Italy)
Product Code: FI024
A sweet, scented wine made from the Moscato grape. This is well-balanced, with a distinctive grapey, almost lemon sherbet flavour that is not too cloying in the mouth. More »
Asti
Italy
Muscat/Moscatel
Sparkling - Sweeter
Sparkling White
7.0%
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Pear Tarte Tatin with clotted cream
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Tierra de Luna Torrontes/Chardonnay, Mendoza, Lurton 2010
Product Code: TW00610
A very appealing wine with a delicate floral nose, fresh and lemony fruit flavours, lively acidity and weight from the Chardonnay, aromatics and zest from the Torrontes. Very drinkable! More »
Mendoza
Argentina
Chardonnay
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Chicken chow mein
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Château Le Fagé, Bergerac Rouge 2011
Product Code: FR04311
In a pretty, rolling part of France, much favoured by the Brits, Francois and Benoit Gérardin make red Bergerac that is soft, round and forward in style, filled with juicy red fruits, gentle grape tannins and no oak. More »
Bergerac
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Lamb stew with rosemary dumplings
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Tanners Sauvignon, VdP d'Oc 2012
Product Code: FW01912
This is what modern Sauvignon is all about; fresh grassy aromas, crisp gooseberry and ripe tropical fruit and juicy acidity. More »
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Sauvignon Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.0%
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Grilled scallops with chilli and garlic butter
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Château Le Fagé Sauvignon Blanc, Bergerac Sec 2011
Product Code: FW02011
Fresh, elegant Sauvignon, bursting with elderflower, crisp refreshing acidity and grassy, herbaceous fruit. Winemaking at Chateau Le Fagé dates back to 1920, and Benoit Gérardin continues its tradition of great wines. More »
Bergerac
France
Sauvignon Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Asparagus with honey, parsley and mint gressing
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Zilzie Selection 23 Merlot, Victoria 2012
Product Code: AR05212
The Forbes family has been at Zilzie since 1911 and continues its huge investment in Mildura. Showing striking aromas of plums and cherries mirrored by fruit on the palate, this is a squeaky clean, soft and juicy red. More »
Victoria
Australia
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Stuffed pork ribs with cherry sauce
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Pinot Blanc, Pfaffenheim 2011
Product Code: JW00111
A fresh, crisp wine to be savoured on its own or as an apéritif. Alsace excels at this style. The co-operative at Pfaffenheim, just to the south of Colmar, is an excellent source of pure, fruity, dry whites. More »
Alsace
France
Pinot Blanc/Bianco
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce
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Château Chassantour, Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié, M Perroud 2011
Product Code: JR00311
A chocolaty intensity of fruit marks this wine out from the Beaujolais crowd. It comes from the relatively unknown village of Lantignié, but from a family that has made wine here for a staggering 15 generations. More »
Beaujolais-Villages
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Cold game pie
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Falernia Syrah, Elqui Valley 2010
Product Code: QR01410
Not yet 10 years old, the vines in this hot, arid valley are producing some wonderful fresh, peppery Syrah, reminiscent of good Northern Rhône, from vineyards 350m above sea level. Beautifully balanced. Also available as a Special Offer Half Dozen >
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Elqui Valley
Chile
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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fonduee of Gruyère, Emmental and Cheddar with crusty bread
