About Sulfites

Sulfites (also sulphites) are sulfur-containing compounds (typically Sulfur Dioxide - SO2) that are used as food preservatives. Winemakers use sulfites to keep wine from spoiling. However, all wines (even those that have not had sulfites added by the winemaker) contain small amounts of sulfites, which are produced naturally by yeast during fermentation.

"Nuits d'Ivresse" (Bourgeuil, 2007)

Friday, January 22, 2010

"Nuits d'Ivresse"
Bourgeuil, 2007
Catherine & Pierre Breton, France, Loire Valley
No added sulfites
Price: $22.00


“Nuits d'Ivresse” means Drunken Nights in French. The night I sampled this night was not drunken—merely spirited. I truly, truly enjoyed this wine. It was elegant, earthy, and well balanced. I gave it a "5" for great. Whatta you say?

Catherine & Pierre Brenton Vins De Loire


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Marvel Boy said...

Hey Jessie,

Have you considered adding a piece on why some might want to avoid sulfites to your opening paragraph, "About Sulfites"? Just a simple ... "some people have allergic reactions to sulfites and thus believe they cannot drink wine ... this site is intended to help them continue enjoying wine if you do have a sulfite allergy" ...

February 17, 2010 at 4:46 PM

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