Preservative Free Wine: Fresh Reds, Rosé & Whites with No Added Preservatives

Is Preservative Free Wine Sulphite Free?

The short answer is no. Yeast produces small amounts of sulphites naturally during fermentation, so no wine is completely sulphite free. Preservative free means none have been added.

In Australia, a wine must say contains sulphites when added sulphites reach 10 milligrams per kilogram or more. Wine Australia advises that preservative free should only be claimed when no sulphur dioxide can be measured, which is why you will also see the phrase no added preservatives.

Organic vs Preservative Free Wine

The two are often confused, but they describe different things. Organic is about the vineyard and how the grapes are grown, while preservative free is about the winery and what goes into the bottle.

A certified organic wine can contain added sulphites within strict limits, and a preservative free wine can be made from conventionally grown grapes. If you are after grapes grown without synthetic chemicals, explore our organic wine collection.

Preservative Free Red and White Wine in Our Range

Preservative free red wine makes up most of the selection. You will find Shiraz from Bremerton in Langhorne Creek and from Fran.k, a Grenache from Sherrah in McLaren Vale, plus Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from The Hero.

The Hero also makes a preservative free Pinot Grigio, our white wine pick, and a rosé. The wines from The Hero and Fran.k in our range are vegan too, so you will also find them among our vegan wine.

How to Store Preservative Free Wine

Without added preservatives, these wines shine when they are young. Keep them somewhere cool and dark, and once opened, keep the bottle in the fridge and enjoy it soon.

Preservative Free Wine Questions, Answered

Is preservative free wine better for you?

Some people who are sensitive to sulphites choose wines with none added, although these still contain small natural amounts. It is still wine, though, so the usual advice about enjoying it in moderation applies.

Does preservative free wine go off quickly?

An unopened bottle keeps well when stored cool and out of the light, but it is made for drinking young rather than for cellaring, so enjoy it while the fruit is fresh.

Why Buy Preservative Free Wine at YourWines?

You can buy preservative free wine online in Australia from a selection our team has put together, with reds, a white and a rosé in one place.

Shipping is free Australia wide, with a $20 surcharge for TAS, WA and remote QLD, and your wine arrives ready to open.