Vegan Wine
What Is Vegan Wine?
Wine may be made from grapes but not all wine is vegan. That’s because many traditional winemaking methods use animal-derived fining agents during the clarification stage. This process removes tiny particles like yeast, proteins, and sediment to give wine a polished look. Common animal-based agents include egg whites (albumen), casein (milk protein), gelatin, and isinglass (from fish bladders). These are filtered out before bottling, but their use still makes the wine unsuitable for vegans.
Vegan wine, on the other hand, is made without any animal products at any stage. Instead, winemakers use plant-based or mineral alternatives like bentonite clay, pea protein, or activated charcoal or skip fining entirely to keep the wine as natural as possible.
As vegan living becomes more mainstream, more wineries are labeling their bottles vegan-friendly but many still don’t, which can make shopping tricky. That’s where Juicefly Spirits comes in. We’ve handpicked a wide selection of certified vegan wines so you can sip confidently, knowing your wine aligns with your values.
What Is the Difference Between Vegan Wine and Traditionally Made Wine?
The difference comes down to how the wine is clarified. Traditionally made wines often use animal-derived fining agents, like egg whites, casein (milk protein), gelatin, or isinglass, to remove sediment and improve clarity. While these substances don’t remain in the final product, their use makes the wine unsuitable for vegans.
Vegan wines skip animal-based ingredients entirely. Instead, they use cruelty-free fining agents such as bentonite clay, activated charcoal, or pea protein, or they forgo fining altogether. This allows the wine to remain 100% plant-based while still delivering a clean, refined taste and texture.
It’s also worth noting that vegan doesn’t always mean organic. Vegan wines may come from conventionally farmed grapes, while some organic wines still use animal products during production.
How to Tell If Wine Is Vegan?
Since wine labels aren’t required to list fining agents, spotting vegan wine can be tricky. Here’s what to look for:
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Look for “Unfined” or “Unfiltered” wines. These are more likely to be vegan, as they skip the clarification process that often uses animal-based agents.
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Check for vegan-friendly alternatives like bentonite clay, pea protein, or activated charcoal listed on the label.
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Seek out certified vegan logos from organizations like The Vegan Society or BeVeg, which confirm the wine meets strict plant-based standards.
If the label isn’t clear, visit the producer’s website or social media, where wineries often disclose their vegan status. But to skip the guesswork, shop Juicefly Spirits’s Vegan Wine collection, we’ve already done the research and only feature 100% verified vegan wines.
Vegan Wine Delivery in Los Angeles
Ordering premium vegan wine online is simple and seamless with Juicefly Spirits. From clean, crisp whites to bold, flavorful reds, all of our wines in this collection are 100% vegan and carefully selected for their quality and taste.
If you're in Los Angeles, enjoy same-day vegan wine delivery, often in under 60 minutes. We serve all major neighborhoods including West Hollywood, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, and more. Each order comes with real-time tracking and is managed by our experienced local delivery team, ensuring your wine arrives quickly and safely.
Juicefly Spirits makes it easy to shop verified vegan wines and have them delivered fast right to your doorstep.
Please note: You must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. An adult signature is required upon delivery.