|
||||||||
Stuff that goes into wine |
![]() |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
#1 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Pimlico, central London, UK
Posts: 14,872
|
Stuff that goes into wine
Did anyone see Dispatches on channel 4 earlier in the week about wine? Some of the stuff that goes in the big brand stuff isn't very pleasant - eg milk, eggs, artificial yeast and gelatine. The local Sainsburys were giving tasters of a couple of Hardy's wines, which tasted pretty awful - so I would strongly advise not purchasing Hardy's and Blossom Hill next time you buy some wine.
The programme also confirmed the commonly held suspicion that most half price wines sold at supermarkets, are only worth the half price in the first place! |
|
|
|
|
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
|
|
|
#2 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 30,072
|
Quote:
Did anyone see Dispatches on channel 4 earlier in the week about wine? Some of the stuff that goes in the big brand stuff isn't very pleasant - eg milk, eggs, artificial yeast and gelatine. The local Sainsburys were giving tasters of a couple of Hardy's wines, which tasted pretty awful - so I would strongly advise not purchasing Hardy's and Blossom Hill next time you buy some wine.
The programme also confirmed the commonly held suspicion that most half price wines sold at supermarkets, are only worth the half price in the first place! |
|
|
|
|
|
#3 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Up North
Posts: 58,791
|
I didn't see that program but i've seen a program before where egg whites were used to clarify the wine. I'm not sure of the scandal with using gelatine. Or using artificial yeast as long it is non toxic. Some of the methods may be to enable the vegetarian/vegan label. Quote:
The programme also confirmed the commonly held suspicion that most half price wines sold at supermarkets, are only worth the half price in the first place!
That's hardly surprising especailly considering the bulk they could buy them in. Not as bad a restaurants and pubs though.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#4 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Above the clouds
Posts: 22,453
|
lol remember the bit in wine that gets you drunk is ethanol.....a poison, so i doubt its worth getting worried about a few egg whites and gelaine.
|
|
|
|
|
#5 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Swashbuckling on Melee Island.
Posts: 21,624
|
Most products on half price offers in Supermarkets are only worth the half price amount anyway, not just wine.
To be honest, if you listened to everything these programs and other media outlets said you wouldn't leave the house for fear of catching something or consuming something not good for you. Drink and eat what you like. Nothing wrong with eating anything in moderation. |
|
|
|
|
|
#6 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,029
|
Quote:
Most products on half price offers in Supermarkets are only worth the half price amount anyway, not just wine.
To be honest, if you listened to everything these programs and other media outlets said you wouldn't leave the house for fear of catching something or consuming something not good for you. Drink and eat what you like. Nothing wrong with eating anything in moderation. Yes I agree entirely that the 'Dispatches' style, and particularly that of the pious Jane Moore, is sensationalist and scaremongering. But nevertheless, this one fact I have cited is in itself an undeniably shocking travesty. |
|
|
|
|
|
#7 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Pimlico, central London, UK
Posts: 14,872
|
Quote:
I dont get what you mean here. So these tasters didn't like Hardys or Blossom Hill? So what? Whats that got to do with my taste in wine?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#8 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 30,072
|
Ah right cool.
I agree though, there should be ingredients listed on wine too. |
|
|
|
|
|
#9 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 389
|
Wines produced in Italy undergo strict tests - they were introduced after a nasty incident in the 70's which killed some people after wine was added with a poisonous substance.
At least from the health&safety point of view, Italian wines are certainly safe. |
|
|
|
|
|
#10 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Turnford, ENGLAND
Posts: 2,730
|
Quote:
. And in the case of gelatine for example, that makes it unsuitable for vegetarians.
. |
|
|
|
![]() |
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 18:25.


