Getting around the oak isue should not be much of a problem. On the other hand I believe that all local wineries do use some sulphates in the cleaning of the bottle and as a preservation agent.

Pelee Island Winery is pretty good at putting sulphates on the label, but I do not recall seeing it listed on other local winery labels. However sulphates are probably in the wine.

I will send an email off to some of the local wineries in the area to se what they say. In the mean time i suggest when you visit a winery ask them about the sulphates.

Now, as for white wines with no oak you do not have to go too far. Aleksander Estate Winery has a riesling (although the new one is a bit sweet and you may not consider it a dry wine). It’s unoaked and very nice.

For me, a local dry white is usually a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris.

Muscedere’s has a nice Sauvignon Blanc that is not oaked, and Sprucewood has a nice Pinot Gris that also is not oaked.

If you consider a chardonnay a dry wine, you don’t have to go too far to find a nice unoaked one at a great price. Head over to Mastronardi Estate Winery and get their Casa Nostra Chardonnay.

When I hear more about Sulfates, I will send you an email.

Gary Killops