If you've tasted non-alcoholic wine before, it's possible you were disappointed. That's because until recently, most alcohol-free wines were very sugary and not made with much care. Thankfully, that's changing and there are now many non-alcoholic winemakers who are making high-quality products. Here are some of our favorites.
Best Non-Alcoholic Champagne
Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay is our favorite substitute for Champagne. It's made from Chardonnay grapes, which are also used to make much of the finest alcoholic Champagne.
It tastes like apples, pears and lemony citrus with some of the same "toasty" vanilla and cinnamon notes you get in great Champagne. Great on its own and also to make non-alcoholic sparkling cocktails.
Best Non-Alcoholic Red Wines
Red wine alternatives are perhaps the hardest to make. Our favorites are an alcohol-free Pinot Noir, which is light and fruity, but not too sweet, and an alcohol-free Red Blend, which is best for people who enjoy more robust red wines like Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best Non-Alcoholic Rosé Wine
The founders, Alex and Julia Littauer, take a lot of care in making their alcohol-free wines and it shows.
For still Rosé, our go-to is Noughty's French-inspired bottling.
Best Non-Alcoholic Chardonnay
The newest offering from one of our favorite brands, Leitz alcohol-free Chardonnay is perfect for those who enjoy unoaked Chardonnay (think French Chablis). It has plenty of ripe apple and citrus flavors, combined with a refreshing, mouthwatering acidity.
Best Non-Alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc
For fans of Sauvignon Blanc, we recommend Noughty Blanc alcohol-free white blend. It's perfect as a substitute for Sancerre or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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