I should have known this would be one of my favorites when I saw “spicy” on the label. Pairing: According to Lautus, Savvy Red is best paired with a slow cooked Coq Au Vin or a juicy burger or steak Proxies Red Ember However, to me, this definitely tasted the most like “real” red wine out of everything I sampled.įlavor: Red and black berries with a touch of oakĬomposition: Shiraz, Pinotage, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon This is definitely not as dry as your typical Cab, and I know this because I liked it (sorry traditional Cab, you’re too dry for me). Lautus Savvy Red is a dealcoholized Cabernet Sauvignon Blend. Is “true red” legit sommelier terminology? I seriously doubt it, but you’ll see why I’m specifying in just a second. Pairing: I won’t pretend to be an expert in wine pairings, so I’ll relay what Surely recommends for their NA sauv blanc: A simple salad or chicken entreé, or maybe even a curry, soup, or noodle dish. That being said, Surely’s Sauvignon Blanc was not only my favorite non-alcoholic white wine, but possibly my favorite overall.įlavor: Crisp and tart and I truly don’t think I would have questioned the lack of alcohol if no one told me there wasn’t any.Ĭomposition: Dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc, pear, guava, and a touch of cane sugar I’m also very prone to migraines and unfortunately, red wine seems to be a pretty significant trigger for me. Sometimes I’ll go for a rosé, but rarely red wine. I should disclose that I’m a white wine girly.
#BEST NON ALCOHOLIC WINE PLUS#
These are usually comprised of a base (called the “body”) that is often some kind of tea, plus a carefully selected blend of fruits, spices, and acids. Other non-alcoholic wines never contain alcohol to begin with. Many blend with small amounts of fruit juice, or add other flavorings and sweeteners. The final product typically contains less than 0.5% ABV.ĭealcoholized wines have come a long way, and each brand has its own unique technique to make their product special.
Spinning cone technology – Another way to gently remove the alcohol without high temperatures or pressures, so the wine can maintain its flavor.Reverse osmosis – Wine is pumped through high pressure, where the alcohol is separated through a semi-permeable membrane.Vacuum distillation – The wine is heated to about 85 degrees to gently boil off the alcohol, without disturbing the delicate flavors and aromas.Then, there are a few common techniques to remove the alcohol: That means they’re initially made just like “real” wine! First, specially selected grapes are fermented. Most of the brands I tried were alcohol-removed wine. I was so wrong about the grape juice thing. After chatting with some brands, I learned a lot about the process of making wine without alcohol. I have to admit, I always assumed that non-alcoholic wine was just rebranded Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice. I did my best to gather some variety so you can find your summer drink, no matter what your “wine type” normally is.
Every day I’d scroll by a new, aesthetic NA wine brand popping into my ads – I knew I had to stop somewhere but can you blame me when the marketing is so good?!Īfter months of NA wine taking over my kitchen counter, I’m finally ready to share the sips I loved most. Yet I still severely underestimated how big of an undertaking “finding the best NA wines” was going to be. I’m starting to see alcohol-free beverage shops pop up even here in Indiana. I’ve been exploring non-alcoholic drinks and the sober curious lifestyle since last summer, so I know just how the demand for these products is exploding. The goal was to put some kind of guide together for Valentine’s Day, and well, here we are mid-April.
At the beginning of this year, I set out on a journey to find the best non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives.
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