{"id":225163,"date":"2019-05-19T05:59:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T12:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=225163"},"modified":"2021-10-06T18:01:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T01:01:24","slug":"is-natural-wine-good-for-you-an-expert-weighs-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/is-natural-wine-good-for-you-an-expert-weighs-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Natural Wine Good For You? An Expert Weighs In"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It seems like wine, too, is finally riding the wellness wave<\/a>. After all, who doesn\u2019t want a healthier happy hour? But from organic to biodynamic to natural, there\u2019s a slew of new terms being thrown around the wine world.<\/p>\n

The latest category to blow up our Instagram feeds is natural wines: This basically means wine made with the least amount of intervention possible, according to Coly Den Haan, sommelier and owner of Los Angeles-based\u00a0Vinovore<\/a>, a wine shop devoted to wines by women makers\u2014most of them natural. \u201cIf organic and biodynamic are happening in the vineyard, natural winemaking happens in the winery,\u201d Coly shares.<\/p>\n

The drink du jour is often touted as healthier<\/a> or better for you than traditional wines\u2014which translates to, yep, fewer hangovers. They\u2019re also better for Mother Earth<\/a>, too, thanks to the absence of chemical fertilizers.<\/p>\n

Superfans say natural wines are more fun, fresh and vibrant. But there\u2019s an art to going au naturel<\/em>: Get Coly\u2019s guide (and learn a few new vocab words) below.<\/p>\n

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Natural Funk<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty and strangeness of natural winemaking is that there\u2019s no special certification or regulation governing these blends, but the through-line is minimal intervention, Coly says. Whereas traditional wines are made with commercial yeasts (plus a few fillers and additives), natural wines use the native, ambient yeasts floating around the vineyard and winery for spontaneous fermentation. This can give natural wines a deeper, funkier flavor.<\/p>\n

Grape Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many natural winemakers are also championing obscure grapes in the name of biodiversity. Indigenous varieties are being brought to the forefront, which can make for some crazy complex flavors.<\/p>\n

#Nofilternecessary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Natural wines are unfined\/unfiltered, which makes them vegan: Most traditional wines use animal products to filter out sediment. \u201cIf you\u2019re dealing with a P\u00e9t-Nat, for instance (a sparkling wine with secondary fermentation in the bottle) with lots of leftover sediment, I suggest storing upright and then chilling for at least 6 hours before opening,\u201d says Coly.<\/p>\n

See Ya, Sulfites<\/strong><\/p>\n

A natural preservative, sulphur dioxide (aka sulfites) is often added to conventional wines to prolong shelf life and prevent oxidation. Natural wines do have *some* sulfites as a byproduct of the fermentation process but have minimal-to-no added sulphur, which may be linked to allergies and headaches.<\/p>\n

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Go with your Gut<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to all that brewing yeast and bacteria and natural sediment, natural wines are a good source of probiotics, too, which means they make your gut happy. Probiotics feed your microbiome and help the trillions of bacteria that colonize your intestinal tract thrive.<\/p>\n

Drink Up <\/strong><\/p>\n

Natural wine also has lower alcohol and sugar levels, Coly tells us, which equates to reduced hangovers for you (all<\/em> the applause!). Plus, while wine is still wine, these blends are better for you: \u201cI think of it similarly to how we are learning about how important the quality of food we put in our bodies is\u2014we\u2019re paying closer attention to GMOs, steroids, antibiotics, and more. Why wouldn\u2019t we follow the same thought process with wine?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sustainable Sips<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNatural winemakers honor the soil as simply and truly as possible,\u201d Coly shares. That means no pesticides, agrochemicals or fertilizers to assist the growing process, \u201cwhich can harm soil for future crops or vines.\u201d This version of winemaking is centered on sustainable farming practices\u2014and much gentler on the earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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When in Doubt, Decant<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s normal to nose something a little stronger than you\u2019re used to when it comes to natural wines, thanks to the Brettanomyces<\/em> yeast that builds up during fermentation. If it\u2019s not your fave, decant the bottle before downing it\u2014the gas will dissipate, leaving behind more pleasant aromas.<\/p>\n

Your natural wine shopping guide:<\/h4>\n

Curious about which sips to try? Start here to find the best natural wine for you:<\/p>\n

If you love: Ros\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try an orange wine, like Weingut Werlitsch \u201cGl\u00fcck\u201d<\/a>, $52, vino-vore.com<\/p>\n

If you love: Champagne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try P\u00e9tillant Naturel (aka P\u00e9t Nat), like Uivo Pt Nat Branco<\/a>, $24, seagrapewines.com<\/p>\n

If you love: Chardonnay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try Julien Altaber Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay<\/a>, $41, seagrapewines.com<\/p>\n

If you love: A red blend<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try the beautiful blend that is Casa Dumetz \u201cThe Feminist Party\u201d<\/a>, $36, vino-vore.com<\/p>\n

If you love: C\u00f4te du Rhone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try the Syrah\/Grenache mashup that is Andrea Calek \u201cA Toi Nous\u201d<\/a>, $25, bottlerocket.com<\/p>\n

Have you tried natural wine? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It seems like wine, too, is finally riding the wellness wave. After all, who doesn\u2019t want a healthier happy hour? But from organic to biodynamic to natural, there\u2019s a slew of new terms being thrown around the wine world. The latest category to blow up our Instagram feeds is natural wines: This basically means wine… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":225169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-225163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEverything You Need to Know About Natural Wine: An Expert Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Superfans say they're more fun, fresh, healthy and vibrant. 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