Wine filter? WTH? Your thoughts or experiences?

[jswordy]

Saw this ad on FB... I dunno. Thoughts? Anyone actually use one?

https://drinkpurewine.com/collections/all

 

[sour_grapes]

For me, if it were to remove "the after-effects," the device would have to filter out the ethanol!

 

[winemaker81]

Last year I looked into an additive that supposedly neutralizes histamines -- the literature sounded good, but I couldn't find anything (at that time) that wasn't sales related, so I didn't trust it. There may be more info available now; it's worth checking into if anyone suffers from red wine headache. [I mean while drinking, not the next morning!]

 

[jswordy]

Checking into the prices, it had BETTER work for what they ask. A new pod every bottle, too. I'd love to hear from someone who's used one.

 

[ibglowin]

If this is basically using a small resin bed of sorts (ion exchange) you are also removing lots of things that actually give the wine its flavor.

 

[Snafflebit]

It is the latest and greatest wine tool out there, and, just in time for Christmas!

 

[franc1969]

This is 'The Wand' that I saw before. 'Pods' for a full bottle, 'Wand' for a glass. Removes histamines, but honestly I just tried something else, like making my own wine and controlling that.

 

[wood1954]

Actually so2 helps remove the amines in wine so you don’t need this.

 

[cenk57]

But why? Maybe, if you're part of the less than 1% of the population who suffers from sulfite sensitivity...

 

[jswordy]

But why? Maybe, if you're part of the less than 1% of the population who suffers from sulfite sensitivity...

They are claiming no hangovers...

 

[Boatboy24]

They are claiming no hangovers...

(Don't) hold my beer....

 

[wood1954]

Is that because it’s actually a cork and prevents you from drinking.

 

[CDrew]

This seems like a silly device for people who have convinced themselves they have a problem with red wine.

My advice, keep your intake moderate, and if you truly have a problem drink something else. There are lots of choices.

 

[jswordy]

My advice, keep your intake moderate....

HELL NO. Boo!

 

[balatonwine]

They are claiming no hangovers...

Really? Also for a 5th of Scotch?

Seriously.... Sulfite have little to do with hangovers. Other allergic reaction to the sulfite sensitive, such as hives and respiratory issues, are to be taking seriously but not really the hangover. That is the alcohol. Generic headaches are caused by other issue, mostly in red wine. But of course such products make such claims, till they are fined and shut down by regulators for false advertising (which can take years).

Side note: I can swill white wine with a lot of sulfite, no headache, but even a fraction of "no sulfite" red wine can give me a headache. Some people are simply more susceptible to the chemistry of red wine. Try drinking more white wine....

 

[jswordy]

Really? Also for a 5th of Scotch?

Seriously.... Sulfite have little to do with hangovers. Other allergic reaction to the sulfite sensitive, such as hives and respiratory issues, are to be taking seriously but not really the hangover. That is the alcohol. Generic headaches are caused by other issue, mostly in red wine. But of course such products make such claims, till they are fined and shut down by regulators for false advertising (which can take years).

Side note: I can swill white wine with a lot of sulfite, no headache, but even a fraction of "no sulfite" red wine can give me a headache. Some people are simply more susceptible to the chemistry of red wine. Try drinking more white wine....

All I drink are reds. Not a white wine guy except for scuppernong. When there are really high sulfite levels, the tops of my ears get really warm and I then suffer a food reaction (aches and pains, feverish feeling but no fever, etc.) for a day or so afterward. Hangovers are caused by alcohol. My wife has herbal liver support pills that help keep one at bay. I just pop a couple before bed. Forget the name, but glad to share if anyone is interested.

 

[Mcjeff]

Last year I looked into an additive that supposedly neutralizes histamines -- the literature sounded good, but I couldn't find anything (at that time) that wasn't sales related, so I didn't trust it. There may be more info available now; it's worth checking into if anyone suffers from red wine headache. [I mean while drinking, not the next morning!]

My wife often starts sneezing after drinking wine and other alcoholic drinks. We have found some that don’t seem to bother her, but it’s not consistent. I heard about some of the histamine blockers, but haven’t tried it yet. Grape Encounters talked it about during one of his shows.