Five vegan wines to raise a glass to Veganuary that all cost under £15
January is a month when people try to introduce healthier or simply different eating and drinking habits into their daily routine. From Dry January to Veganuary, there are so many 31-day trends for people to try out.
The Veganuary campaign - encouraging people to eat a plant-based diet throughout the first month of the year - launched in 2014. Around 25million people joined in last year, including around four per cent of Brits.
A recent study revealed how effective Veganuary has been in weaning people off meat completely - with some even responding to the idea of eating meat in a similar way to meat eaters eating faeces, human or dog flesh.
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If you're going for a plant-based diet, you might be in the market for a glass of wine to accompany the meals. With more and more winemakers gauging the mood of the nation, the selection of vegan wines has never been better.
Here’s how to switch up your vegan recipe with a delicious glass of vegan vino…
Five vegan wines that won't break the bank
1. Terra Organica Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Aconcagua, Chile, £9, Ocado
Terra Organica is a hub for organic and vegan still and sparkling wines. This bestseller stays true to everything there is to love about sauvignon blanc. Beaming with citrusy-led herbaceous notes, gooseberry, green pepper and vibrant grassy nuances, alongside an energising mineral streak, it’s a go-to with vegetarian chilli and leafy green salads.
2. M&S Classics Alsace Gewurztraminer 2023, Alsace, France, £10, Ocado
This bottle pairs with a variety of vegan dishes but is just as delicious on its own. With lush, exotic fruity flavours enhanced with florals, ginger and sweet spice, it’s one for roasted, root veggies and plant-based Asian recipes.
3. Catena Chardonnay 2023, Mendoza, Argentina, £13.99, Waitrose
To perhaps accompany a dish like lemon and herb risotto with fresh thyme or butternut squash soup, this style of chardonnay, with its rich stone fruits, attractive, creamy palate, and vanilla and blossomy aromas is just the ticket.
The winery is BDA Certified Sustainability - an added bonus.
4. Ramón Bilbao Rioja Crianza 2021, Spain, £10, Tesco
This tempranillo packs plenty of punch. Fragrant aromas of brambly fruits and hints of vanilla oak give way to a seamless palate of concentrated black fruits, underpinned by savoury, oaky nuances and lip-smacking finish.
One for a spicy red bean stew.
5. Yalumba ‘Y Series’ Shiraz 2022, South Australia, £11.29 (£7.99 Mix Six), Majestic
This fruity and fun shiraz boasts bold flavours of opulent blackberry, sun-kissed cherries, peppery spices, rounded off by enticing nuances of blueberries and cassis on the lingering, perfumed finish.
Vegetarian and vegan-friendly since 2011, Yalumba is committed to sustainability.
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