There are so many reasons as to why you could be reaching for an alcohol free drink this year.
Maybe you're just not a drinker. Perhaps you get awful hangovers. You could be on antibiotics. Or you could be saving yourself for another occasion. Whatever the reason, our alcohol free wine guide is here to get you through the dry season one delicious sip at a time.
Alcohol free wine is made in one of two ways. For bottles that taste very similarly to their alcohol-full counterparts, the bottles are prepared the same was as those with alcohol but the alcohol is removed at the very last stage. The finished effect tastes almost suspiciously like alcohol but promises to leave you hangover free and suitably smug the next morning. Or when you're heading to your car, safe to drive home at the end of the night.
The other type of alcohol free wine is made by leaving out the alcohol part in the first place. While some of these taste sufficiently boozy, others offer a similar flavour palate without the same edge that you'd expect from the alcohol. If you're trying to avoid a 'proper' drink and would rather not be reminded of its tastes, this is the sort of alcohol-free wine you should be sipping.
However, if you're avoiding alcohol but still want to feel like one of the crowd, opt for the former. Some of the bottles on our list today could easily fool you into thinking they contain alcohol.
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Torres Natureo De-alcoholised Rosé
Torres’ Natureo De-alcoholised Rosé uses a special process to create ‘normal’ wine before removing the alcohol. The result? All of the flavours and none of the bad stuff. That follows a classic winemaking process where the grapes are harvested and then fermented. You’re left with an aromatic classic Spanish rose with 0.0 per cent alcohol and less than half the calories of a normal wine.
Expect a raspberry colour with soft coppery highlights and delicate cherry jam aroma. It’s smooth, fresh, luscious on the palate and pairs excellently with traditional Spanish tapas and cured meats, as well as vegetable and light pasta dishes.
Buy now £6.30, Waitrose
Eisberg Alcohol Free Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Eisberg’s Alcohol Free Sauvignon Blanc Wine uses one of the world’s most advanced techniques to ensure that as much of the original character and flavours of the wine are kept intact. So, if you’re looking for an alcohol free wine that tastes like the real thing, this is the bottle to reach for. A popular bottle sold in a case of six, this is made in the exact same way as your favourite tipple and promises classic gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours.
Buy now £19.50, Amazon
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Alcohol-Free Riesling
This Riesling is full of fresh flavour and hints of citrus and yellow stone fruits. It’s well suited to a range of dishes including seafood and fish, as well as being an excellent party wine or apéritif. It’s also alcohol free - not that you’d know that from giving it a sip. It’s also pretty balanced between being dry and sweet, making it a great all-rounder to serve up at a dinner party if you’re not sure of your guests’ tastes.
Buy now £6.99, Waitrose
Torres Natureo De-Alcoholised Muscat
Another popular Torres bottle, the Natureo De-Alcoholised Muscat offers plenty of floral freshness for those who prefer to end the night without an impending hangover. A great choice chilled and served up in place of your usual favourite white wine, this is a bottle that’s perfectly sweet with a soft, Champagne-esque colour.
Buy now £6.30, Waitrose
Belle & Co Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free Wine
If you’re searching for alcohol free sparkling wine often, Belle & Co is probably a brand you’re already familiar with. Known for producing some of the most popular alcohol free drinks, this is a brand that brings out all of the fun of no and low alcohol wines.
The Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free Wine feels far more exciting to pop open than a bottle of Schloer and comes complete with all of the delicious flavours inside, too. It’s made from grapes and green tea and is just as delicious as its bottle suggests.
Buy now £5.98, Amazon
La Gioiosa Sparkling Alcohol Free
La Gioiosa Sparkling Alcohol Free is an alcohol free Italian wine with aromas of green apple, pear and stone fruit as well as apple and red berries on the palate. One of the most budget friendly no alcohol wines, this is a great choice if you’re hosting a larger event and don’t want to spend huge amounts on drinks. Expect lots of bubbles and a stronger pear flavour than its other described notes.
Buy now £4.00, Morrisons
Oddbird Domaine de la Prade Organic Merlot/Shiraz
Red wines can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to their alcohol free counterparts but Oddbird’s Domaine de la Prade Organic Merlot/Shiraz is one of the top choices around for replicating the real thing. Made from organically grown grapes, and carefully dealcoholized to preserve the natural aromas and character, this non-alcoholic red is produced in cooperation with certified vineyards in Southern France.
The result is an elegantly balanced wine with vibrant colour, fragrant bouquet and a lingering freshness.
Buy now £12.99, Drydrinker
M&S Merlot
Fruity, soft and bright: this is an alcohol free red wine that could almost convince you it contains alcohol. Like many of the bottles on our list, this is a non alcoholic wine that’s gone through the process of fermentation like normal before the alcohol is removed towards the end of the process. Expect flavours of plums, red berries, spice and chocolate, making this a versatile bottle to serve up with pizza, pasta and grilled red meats.
Buy now £4.00, Ocado
De Bortoli The Very Cautious One Gewurtz Riesling
De Bortoli’s The Very Cautious One Gewurtz Riesling is a beautiful aromatic and fresh white shows hints of sweet musk, rose and spice: the perfect drink to share in the company of your favourite people without any alcohol in sight. Another budget friendly bottle that’s low in calories as well as being free of alcohol, it’s a top choice for the conscious drinker who wants to avoid a hangover and too much sugar. It’s also a vegan wine, making it all the more versatile.
Buy now £5.00, Ocado
Scavi & Ray Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine
If you’re a Prosecco fan, there’s a fair to reasonable chance you’ve tried Scavi & Ray’s popular offerings. But, if you’re leaning towards alcohol free and still want to sample the brand’s delicious Prosecco, you’ll love their Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine. All of the same flavours with none of the hangover-inducing parts in sight, this is no-secco made using the same Glera grape as its award-winning Prosecco. It’s also only 30 calories per glass.
Buy now £5.88, Amazon
Verdict
Our top choice for those who want to enjoy all the flavour of wine with the minimum of alcohol is Torres Natureo De-alcoholised Rosé - fresh, crisp, delicious and vegan friendly all at once.
