Wine-down Wednesday – 6/4/14
It’s halfway to the weekend, but that doesn’t mean that tonight can’t be a happy hour. In fact, for me, when it comes to wine, every night can be a happy hour.
For this week’s wine-down Wednesday, let’s look at the top three, lowest sulfite cabernets. I don’t want to get into a long dissertation about sulfites and headaches. I am constantly asked about this very question. The truth is, if you think that the sulfites in wines are causing you headaches, then I suggest that you buy dried apricot fruits. These have loads of sulfites; likely 100 times more than what you’ll find in wines. If you eat these dried fruits and get a headache, well then, the sulfites are causing them.
Sulfites are a preservative which may cause respiratory problems, especially for people with asthma. In fact, in extreme situations, sulfites can trigger asthmatics to go into anaphylactic shock. So, for people with asthma or other respiratory problems (and for those convinced they cause headaches), below are the cabernets which have been lab tested to have the lowest concentration of sulfites:
Joseph Phelps Cabernet ($54)
This Napa Valley cabernet has 162 calories and carries a hefty price tag. I suggest that you check out its Copy Cat TasteMatches to find very similar tasting wines at a much lower price. Consider a bottle of Sequoia Grove Cabernet and save about $20.
Starmont Cabernet ($20)
This is a much more reasonably priced wine from Napa Valley. It’s TRuPrice tells you all you need to know. This is a great bargain as most wines with its chemistry profile will cost you $32.
Silverado Cabernet ($37)
This is also a Napa Valley cabernet; and, at $37 per bottle, you will also want to look into its Copy Cat TasteMatches.
It’s interesting to note that the three lowest sulfite cabernets originate from Napa Valley. They are also quite pricey. So, be sure to visit our site and hunt around for the lowest sulfite wine in the price range you’re interested in.
Cheers and happy wine-Wednesday!