Are Sulfites Optional?

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Remember that there is no such thing as a sulfite-free wine. One of the products of the fermentation process is sulfite. There are some yeast strains that minimize it, and I did read of wine commercial wine that had 0 measurable sulfites, but only that one. Even 'sulfite-free wine' has measurable sulfites in almost all cases.

There are more sulfites in raisins than in a homemade wine using sulfites at 50 ppm, lower than many commercial wineries.

However, if people choose to not use added sulfites, that's fine. Just be extra careful to avoid oxidation wherever possible, and drink fairly soon after bottling.
 
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