Alcohol-free wines
Let’s face it, alcohol-free wine can be quite hit and miss and that’s partly due to wine traditionally having a higher alcoholic level so when it is removed it inevitably impacts flavours, body and aroma.
Believe it or not, the process behind creating alcohol-free wine is the same as alcoholic wine … with the extra admin of having the alcohol removed (either by spinning cone technology, vacuum distillation, or reverse osmosis). The additional processing also means that alcohol-free wine isn’t necessarily cheaper which a number of drinkers expect.
If you don’t want to drink a non-alcoholic wine that is #DFTS (destined for the sink) then make sure you check out the reviews below.
What type of alcohol-free wine are you interested in?
White
SPARKLING
RED
Alcohol-free sparkling wines
Ranked by score
# 1
Sparkling white wine
Producer – ISH
If you are looking for a tasty, refreshing alcohol-free white wine with fruity notes of apples and pears then this great sparkling white wine by ISH should be a destination for you.
# 2
Bella Glamour
Alcohol-free Sparkling White Wine
Bella alcohol-free wines come from Northern Italy and are made from the highest quality grape must. Expect crisp citrus flavours and generous carbonation with their tasty range of non-alcoholic wines.
# 3
Nozeco
Alcohol-free Prosecco
Nozeco is a decent alcohol-free alternative to prosecco. Although it lacks the dry bittersweet quality of prosecco it is never less a tasty sparkling wine that makes a great accompaniment for a party or night in.
Alcohol-free red wines
Ranked by score
# 1
Cabernet Tempranillo
Producer – Adnams
As far as alcohol-free reds go, this Cabernet Tempranillo isn’t too bad. Expect punchy berry and fruit flavours from the Tempranillo grapes with background flavours of black pepper however it did lack body.
# 2
Syrah
Producer – Torres Natureo
Torres Natureo has used 100% Syrah grapes for this alcohol-free wine, aged in French oak for up to six months … so you would expect some bold flavours … but you don’t. It is actually quite watery in body and lacks the Syrah flavours I would have liked to have tasted.
# 3
Merlot
Producer – Eisberg
I think my review sums this wine up nicely “it tastes like red wine … albeit a really bad one you might pick up from the back of a convenience store”. If that’s the vibe you’re going for then knock yourself out. If not, look elsewhere for an alcohol-free red wine.
# 4
Shiraz
Producer – McGuigan
There really isn’t much to say about this wine other than if you fancy a mouth of red wine vinegar this is for you. Certainly, a wine that was #DFTS (destined for the sink) – avoid!
Alcohol-free white wines
Ranked by score
# 1
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer – McGuigan
The good news is McGuigan gets an award for this wine … the award being the most undrinkable alcohol-free beverage on My Dry Bar; even my sink deserves better!
Alcohol-free wine of the month
If you are looking for an alcohol-free white sparkling wine, reminiscent of prosecco then you are not going to go wrong with Chateau del ISH. Full of fruity, acidic flavours this makes for a very refreshing drink.
