Thrive Market Wine

As it turns out, you might be able to see through a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc when it’s held up to the light, but there’s nothing transparent about how most commercial wine is made today. Because wine isn’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, wineries are under no obligation to share what goes into every bottle, which makes it almost impossible for people to be as thoughtful about their wine as they are about their food. According to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 60 chemical materials can be legally added to wine, and are not required to be printed on labels. Common additives include copper sulfate (to hide nasty smells), Velcorin (a chemical sterilizer also found in Gatorade), and added sugar. All Thrive Market wines are organic, biodynamic, or sustainably produced.