Being vegan can be a hard. It takes a lot of effort to know which ingredients are animal-derived and which are not. If they’re even listed. What many people don’t know is that a lot of wines and beers are not vegan or not even vegetarian. Animal-based substances such as gelatin, eggs, and isinglass are used to clarify and stabilize most wines. Thankfully, more and more wineries and breweries are changing their methods and are now making vegan wines and beers.
Canadian wine has certainly been gaining popularity in recent years and we’re lucky to have many wineries making vegan wines.So let’s support our local wine makers and grab one of these bottles next time you’re at the LCBO. Cheers to that!
The wines and wineries listed here have been researched using Barnivore.com and Winecountryontario.ca. The list’s accuracy, therefore, depends on the truthful information of the winery owners.
Girls Night Out Sangria
- Winery: Colio Estate Wines
- Location: Harrow, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $8.95
Chances are if you’ve ever been to the LCBO, you’ve seen the colorful Girls Night Out bottles. With a huge array of wines to choose from, you’re sure to find one that you like.
Calamus Cosmic Red 2012
- Winery: Calamus Estate Winery
- Region: Niagara, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $10.75
The Cosmic Red is a blend of different Cabernet Franc blends. It tastes of blackberry, cassis, spice and a touch of vanilla. The perfect wine for long talks on the deck at the cottage.
Patio 9 Pink Moscato
- Winery: Rockway Vineyards Winery
- Region: Niagara, Ontario
- Vegan: Some wines vegan
- Price: $13.95
This pink sparkling wine tastes great on its own but is also the perfect base for Mimosa’s, Sangrias and Bellini’s. Perfect for summer!
Sandbanks Shoreline White VQA
- Winery: Sandbanks Estate Winery
- Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $13.95
This family owned winery from Prince Edward County offers a variety whites and reds. The Sandbanks Shoreline is a blend with a light and crispy taste, perfect for mellow summer evenings.
Reif Riesling VQA
- Winery: Reif Estate Winery
- Region: Niagara, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $13.95
This light and crisp Riesling has aromas of peach, pear, apple, and citrus. It pairs well with pretty much any veggie meal and can also be used as a base for a white Sangria.
Waupoos Red Rabbit Red VQA
- Winery: Waupoos Estates Winery
- Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price $17.15
Waupoos Estates Winery was the first winery to open in Prince Edward County 16 years ago. Their Red Rabbit blend is not too heavy and has delicious red berry fruit flavors.
Grange of Prince Edward Pinot Noir VQA
- Winery: Grange of Prince Edward
- Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $19.20
This small scale winery from Prince Edward County grows all their grapes on their estate and turns them into beautiful wines then & there.
Norman Hardie Riesling 2015
- Winery: Norman Hardie Winery
- Region: Prince Edward County, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $21.00
This Riesling from acclaimed sommelier Norman Hardie is a blend of grapes grown in Niagara and Prince Edward County. It’s light and citrusy and perfect for a light summer meal.
Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling 2010
- Winery: Flat Rock Cellars
- Region: Niagara, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Price: $29.95
Flat Rock Cellars is a great little Niagara region winery with a knack for sustainable operations. Aged in the bottle for more than 5 years, this sparkling wine is great for celebrations or a special night with your loved one.
Cave Spring Riesling Icewine
- Winery: Cave Springs Cellars
- Region: Niagara, Ontario
- Vegan: All of their wines are vegan
- Organic: No
- Price: $49.95
Icewine is extremely popular and makes for a great gift for special occasions. However, there aren’t many wineries out there making vegan ones. Cave Springs to the rescue!
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