Low-sulfites Wine

Low-sulfite wines are made with far less added sulfur dioxide than conventional bottles, usually well under the legal limits of 150 to 350 mg/L. They start from organic fruit and a gentle hand in the cellar.

New to the style? Read our complete low-sulfite wine guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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What are sulfites in wine?

Sulfites are sulfur compounds, mainly sulfur dioxide, that act as an antioxidant and preservative. Small amounts occur naturally during fermentation, and most conventional winemakers add more at the crush and at bottling to protect the wine from oxidation and microbes.

How much sulfur is in low-sulfite wine?

It varies by producer, but low-sulfite natural wines typically sit well below conventional wine. Many come in under roughly 30 to 50 mg/L total at bottling, against legal limits that run from 150 to 350 mg/L depending on the country and wine style.

Is low-sulfite wine the same as sulfite-free wine?

No. All wine contains trace sulfites because fermentation creates them naturally, so no wine is truly sulfite-free. Low-sulfite means a small amount of sulfur was added, while no-added-sulfite means none was added beyond what fermentation produces.

Do sulfites cause headaches?

For most people there is little evidence that sulfites cause headaches. True sulfite sensitivity is rare and usually affects people with asthma. The headache some drinkers get from red wine is more often linked to other compounds, dehydration, or simply how much was poured.

Are low-sulfite wines organic?

Most are. Low-sulfite refers to what happens in the cellar rather than the vineyard, but adding less sulfur depends on starting with very healthy fruit, so these wines almost always come from organic or biodynamic grapes.

How should I store low-sulfite wine?

Because sulfur is a preservative, lower-sulfite wines are a little more delicate. Keep them cool and out of light, store bottles on their side, drink them on the younger side, and refrigerate any leftovers to slow oxidation once opened.