ZERO — no concentrates, no colors, no added sugars. Completely organic; vegan-friendly; non-GMO; free of added sugars, concentrates, and unnecessary additives with minimal sulfates. All wines are lab tested so that calorie, carbohydrate, fat, protein and sugar facts are listed on every Avaline label. Created by clean-living advocates, Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power. We will taste:
White Blend 2020, Penedes, Spain — Fresh and ethereal with aromas and flavors of refreshing citrus and delectable core fruits. Balanced style with a dry, crisp finish. Blend: Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Malvasia. Rating: 91, Wilfred Wong (Wine.com). 11.5% ABV. $23.50/$8
Rosé 2020, Provence, France — Light and fresh with notes of tart raspberries, melon and zest. Delicate and pleasing on the palate. Blend: Cinsault, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc. Rating: 90, Wilfred Wong (Wine.com). 12.5% ABV. $23.50/$8
Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Washington — 100% Cab Sav. Medium to full bodied with notes of red berries and a hint of cocoa. 14.1% ABV. $28.99/$9.50
More info:
Organic grapes — All wines start with 100% certified organic grapes, which means they are farmed without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Grapes are one of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits, which means they can contain more toxic pesticide residue than most; with organic grapes, there is less chance of trace pesticide contamination in wines.
Sulfites — A natural byproduct of fermentation, sulfites stabilize wine. While wine can legally have up to 350ppm of sulfites, Avaline adds just enough to ensure the taste is consistently delicious, while keeping the total amount to under 100ppm (which is below the regulation for wines made with organic grapes).
Yeast — The organism responsible for all fermentation, yeast feeds on the sugars present in grape juice and turns it into wine. All alcohol, and even sourdough bread, is made with yeast. Avaline uses yeast that is indigenous to the grapes (it lives on the skins) or is certified for use in organic production.
Organic Cane Sugar — Organic cane sugar is a raw, unprocessed form of sugar that is grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides. None of Avaline’s still wines contain sugar. (Cane sugar IS used in their sparkling wines, — enough to create the bubbles. By the time the sparkling wines are ready to sip, each serving contains less than 1g of sugar.)
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