No Added Sulfites

No-added-sulfite wines, often called zero-zero, are made with no sulfur dioxide added at any stage. They are the most uncompromising end of natural wine, relying on healthy fruit and careful cellar work to stay stable.

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 is zero-zero wine?

Zero-zero is shorthand for wine made with nothing added and nothing removed, including no added sulfites. It is the strictest interpretation of natural winemaking, where the wine is shaped entirely by the fruit, the fermentation, and the winemaker's care rather than by additives.

Is no-added-sulfite wine completely sulfite-free?

No. Fermentation naturally produces a small amount of sulfur, usually under 10 mg/L, so no wine is ever truly sulfite-free. No-added-sulfite simply means the winemaker did not add any, which is why these bottles still carry a contains sulfites note in many markets.

What is the difference between no-added-sulfites and low-sulfites?

It comes down to whether sulfur was added. No-added-sulfite wines have none beyond the trace fermentation creates, while low-sulfite wines have a small amount added, usually at bottling. Low-sulfite bottles are a little more stable and forgiving as a result.

Why do no-added-sulfite wines need to be kept cold?

Sulfur normally protects wine from heat and oxygen, so without it these wines are more sensitive. Keeping them cold, ideally with cold-chain shipping, slows oxidation and keeps them stable and fresh. Warm storage is the quickest way to push them out of balance.

Do no-added-sulfite wines taste different?

They often do. Many feel especially vivid and alive, sometimes with a light spritz or a touch of funk, and they can vary more from bottle to bottle. Serving them slightly chilled keeps them fresh and shows the purity at their best.

Are no-added-sulfite wines organic?

Almost always. Making a stable wine without added sulfur depends on flawless fruit, so these wines start from organic or biodynamic vineyards as a matter of course. Clean farming is effectively a prerequisite for the zero-zero approach.