Uncork the Organic

Uncork the organic wines from Frey Vineyards to taste the alchemy of organic grapes made into organic wine! We use only organic grapes and organic yeasts to make the Frey wines that you love. We never add chemicals, additives, or preservatives to change the fermentation of our wine. In particular, we have committed as a winery to make wines that have no-sulfites-added during fermentation.

All wines from Frey Vineyards are certified Organic!

No Sulfites Added

Most wines on the market are made with sulfites added to them. But what are sulfites? And why have we chosen to produce exclusively no-sulfite-added wines? The abundant element sulfur takes on many forms and is present in all living things. Naturally occurring sulfites can be present in wine and other foods. Synthetic sulfites in the form of sulfur salts or sulfur dioxide solutions are used in conventional winemaking to protect against oxidation and bacterial spoilage. Unfortunately, winemakers can be excessive in their use of synthetic sulfites, which has the effect of masking delicate flavors, assaulting the nose, and possibly causing headaches and allergic reactions to those especially sensitive.

Regularly, we hear from you that you are so grateful that we have decided to produce wines with no-sulfites-added. There are many of you who have found that Frey wines are the only wines that you can enjoy, and we are so grateful to be here for you!

No Sulfites Needed

With modern winemaking equipment and sanitation, we continue to produce sound wines without added sulfites. Under the USDA National Organic Program, sulfites are considered a synthetic food additive. They are NOT allowed in organic wine or any other certified organic food products such as dried fruits, jams, salad dressings, or juices. In over 40 years of organic winemaking, we have never added sulfites or other synthetic additives to our wine.

Three Common Myths About Sulfites & Wine

#01

MYTH: Organic wine contains added sulfites

FACT: Under the USDA National Organic Program, wines labeled as Organic Wine can have no added sulfites

#02

MYTH: Sulfites added to wine are a natural compound

FACT: Added sulfites are a synthetically produced, industrial compound

#03

MYTH: Sulfited wines keep better than non-sulfited wines

FACT: Organic non-sulfited wines can last as long as sulfited wines if properly made. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as all wines are stored, room temperature or below. Due to our winemaking style, we recommend that our red wines be consumed within 7 years of vintage, and our white wines within 3 years.

Pouring the Organic Frey Rosé

Allowable Sulfite Content

Organic Wine: Under 10 ppm naturally occurring sulfites. (At Frey Vineyards, our wines are usually at zero ppm, sometimes up to 4 or 5 ppm)

Biodynamic Wine: Up to 100 ppm added sulfites. (At Frey Vineyards, we do not add sulfites to our Biodynamic wines)

“Made with Organic Grapes” Wine: Up to 100 ppm added sulfites. These wines cannot feature the USDA Organic seal on their label.

Conventional Wine: Up to 350 ppm added sulfites.

For content, our wines usually range from 0ppm to 5ppm naturally occurring sulfites, though most measure 0 ppm. These levels are minimal when compared to an egg, which was shown to contain 6 ppm in independent laboratory testing.

Uncork the Organic!

The Organic Way

We never use yeast nutrients or genetically engineered yeast. Grapes grown in healthy, vital soils contain all the nutrition yeast will need to complete a clean and healthy fermentation. High-quality, organic fruit also provides an abundant supply of naturally occurring phytochemicals (plant compounds) that provide rich and complex flavor compounds. Plant chemicals also naturally act as preservatives and are beneficial to human health. New research, particularly a study from UC Davis, California, shows that organic fruits and berries have up to 58% higher antioxidant levels than non-organic! For all these reasons and more, we hope that you will uncork the organic, too!