The Sulfite Effect: The Wine Industry Secret and Headaches. Exclusive Interview (Audio)
Enjoy this exclusive audio interview with a top wine maker, Tony Norskog, maker of Our Daily Red. Are you a victim of the “sulfite-effect?” Invest 25 minutes to learn about the industry secrets and how to enjoy the best wine, at the best price! Live young.
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Guy St Hilaire 7:14 am on October 26, 2010
I have been making wine for many years.This audio with Tony was very informative.
I always thought that sulfites were used to stop/prevent secondary fermentation,but I didn’t hear Tony talk about this issue.
Nancy 7:42 am on October 26, 2010
re: sulfites in wine, it makes my heart rev like a motor boat. My son shared organic reds from Redmond, WA and what a pleasure.
Thank you and Tony for the interview.
Glad to know about Trader Joe’s having his wine on a private label.
Mike 9:55 am on October 26, 2010
Great information! Recently I’ve cut way back on wine consumption, and now I’m only drinking alcohol one or two nights/week. This results in a low alcohol tolerance level, which is a good thing. The downside is that only one glass of vino can give me a headache. Sounds like sulfite-free wine can remedy that.
Thanks, Shane!
Liz 10:32 am on October 26, 2010
Great interview with the maker of “Our Daily Red”. My husband and I just recently decided to have a half-glass of red wine with our dinners a few times a week but I don’t like sulfites at all (I have stayed away from chemicals and pharmaceuticals for years). I’ve seen some organic wines but it’s always nice to get a good recommendation from someone that I trust. We are even intending to go to his little tasting room in Nevada City when we head to Tahoe this year. Sounds fun! Thanks for your wonderful website, the data, the products and the interviews.
Janine 4:21 pm on October 26, 2010
This is actually the first organic wine I bought – it is different and didn’t really like it until I tried it again the next day, and no hangover, so I did buy it again. I’ll look around for the Syrah. Good info on sulfites but what about pesticides (my main concern) – are they concentrated in conventional wine/beer?
Donn Berdahl 4:37 pm on October 26, 2010
Hey Janine, Donn Berdahl here, Tony’s partner. Yes, pesticides are in conventional wine/beer. It’s a simple matter of certified organic products being produced ‘organically’, not just grown organically. In fact, unless something is certified organic, it may have been organically grown then sprayed with crap on the way to market. Happens all the time at farmer’s markets/supermarkets. Hope this helps. Any questions about our wines, hit me up at [email protected].
Thanks Shane for the help in enlightening folks. Cheers!
The People's Chemist 12:42 pm on October 27, 2010
Thank so much for posting. Donn, I really appreciate your work. Great to see you on here! – Shane
june 1:15 pm on October 30, 2010
Thank you Shane for posting this I have stopped drinking wine because of sulfites giving me a headache and not being able to get organically grown product. I am going to try this out! Yea.
Ione 10:58 am on October 31, 2010
Great article,… can I purchase this wine at my local store or is it only available online?
Janine 8:54 pm on October 31, 2010
Thanks, Donn. Would like some choices – can you guys make some good merlot?
Marianne 3:56 am on November 1, 2010
Donn, do you export your wines to South Africa?
Ione 5:37 am on November 3, 2010
Just wanted to let you know that I found Our Daily Red wine at a farmers market and bought 2 bottles. It is really good, too, I love it! This will be the only preferred wine for me now.
Thanks for sharing this great info, Shane.
Keep up the good work
Pavel 8:54 pm on November 9, 2010
I make my own wine from kits. The chemicals, Potassium Sorbate(Sorbitol) and Metabisulphite are included to stop additional fermenting and clearing the wine before bottling. While I do not like to put any harmful stuff into my wine, I don’t know any other way to prevent the wine from spoilage. Can you give me an advice?
Drew W 8:18 am on November 20, 2010
I just picked up a bottle of their “Well Red” last night at Trader Joes for my wife and my date night tonight. Here’s to good times in the healthiest way possible!