Ripe stonefruit & pear characters, coupled with a long zesty finish make Rockburn off-dry Pinot Gris the perfect companion for a vegan Mexcian fiesta!
November 1st is World Vegan Day and the perfect wine to celebrate the day with is Rockburn Wines.
The fact that most widely available wines aren’t vegan seems to be a surprise to many. All Rockburn wines are 100% vegan, crafted by winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis with minimal intervention.
Debunking vegan wine
Why are some wines not vegan?
Non-vegan wines are treated with “fining agents” that are made from animal products.
Which animal products are fining agents made from?
Blood and bone marrow, casein (milk protein), chitin (fiber from crustacean shells), egg albumen (derived from egg whites), fish oil, gelatin (protein from boiling animal parts), and isinglass (gelatin from fish bladder membranes).
Why are these fining agents used?
These fining agents help eliminate proteins, yeasts and other molecules that give wine a cloudy appearance. They can also eliminate harsh tannins, helping the wine taste smoother at a younger age.
What’s the alternative to using these fining agents?
Time. Without fining agents, wine will typically become less cloudy on its own, it simply takes a little more time. Fining simply speed up the process that may otherwise take a few months.
How can I find out if a wine is vegan or not?
Read the label. Thanks to the NZ Foods Standards Code the presence of fining agents as potential allergen products must be declared on the back label of a wine.
Why did you decide to make Rockburn wines 100% vegan?
It’s a reflection of Malcolm Rees-Francis’ winemaking philosophy: to treat the fruit (and wine) as gently as possible, with minimum interference and maximum ease of use.
Are vegan wines as good as non-vegan wines?
Yes! Our 100% vegan wines are received numerous prestigious awards over the last decade and excellent reviews from national and international wine judges.
Find out more about how Rockburn Wines are made on rockburn.co.nz.
Check out this fantastic recipe idea:
Loaded Vegan Nachos
with
Rockburn Pinot Gris
From Central Otago
2-3 persons | 10 min.
Ingredients
300g of your favourite Nacho chips
1 can chili beans, heated
1 yellow capsicum, sliced
1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
Guacamole, see below
Fresh coriander
Guacamole
1 avocado, mashed
1 lime, juiced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Salt & peppper to taste
Directions
Load the nachos by stacking the chips on a large plate and adding all of the toppings in the order of the list of ingredients.
Cover with tons of guacamole and enjoy immediately!
Ripe stonefruit & pear characters, coupled with a long zesty finish make Rockburn off-dry Pinot Gris the perfect companion for a vegan Mexcian fiesta!
