The Best Non-Alcoholic Wines To Get A Head Start On Dry January

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Giving up alcohol doesn’t mean you can't enjoy a glass of wine every now and then—it just needs to be non-alcoholic wine. Forget sugary-sweet, non-alcoholic knock-offs that resemble doctored grape juice. The zero-proof wine market has come a long way in just a few years, and it's now ripe with interesting, complex options that promise to intrigue your palate just as much as their alcoholic counterparts.

Many of these crisp, light whites and bold, deep reds deliver flavor and aromatic notes just like any other glass of wine—except they do not contain alcohol. While you're shopping, make sure to check out the best stemless wine glasses, best foil cutters, and the best electric wine bottle openers.

Chateau De Fleur Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine Champagnette

Just because you don’t drink doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a New Year's toast. Weibel Vineyards’ Chateau De Fleur Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine Champagnette contains zero alcohol but still has that lovely, bubbly taste.

TÖST

TÖST is made for the celebrations in your life, especially the ones you want to stay sober for. Each 750mL bottle is all natural and made with white tea, white cranberry, and ginger. Don't forget to check out the TÖST ROSÉ, which is dry with hints of crisp citrus.

Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon

California’s finest, with less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume. Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in oak barrels in Paso Robles, C.A., and it’s got dry, soft tannins and notes of berries and chocolate. Don’t worry, the alcohol is removed before bottling.

Ariel Chardonnay

If dark reds aren’t your thing, opt for the de-alcoholized Ariel Chardonnay with hints of buttery apple and butterscotch.

St. Regis Dealcoholized Chardonnay

Amazon reviewers said they love the St. Regis Dealcoholized Chardonnay because of its full body and the fact that it pairs well with food. Perfect for dinner parties!

Martinellis Sparkling Blush

For a slightly fruiter sip, go for the Martinellis Sparkling Blush, a 100-percent juice sparkling drink will give you hints of apple and raspberry.

Sutter Home Fre Brut Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

Fans of Sutter Home will be happy to hear that this C.A.-based winery also offers alcohol-free wines. For some celebratory bubbly without booze, enjoy this zero-proof sparkler.

Sutter Home Fre Brut Non-alcoholic Champagne Wine

Fans of Sutter Home will be happy to hear that this C.A.-based winery also offers alcohol-free wines. For some celebratory bubbly without booze, enjoy the Sutter Home Fre Brut Non-Alcoholic Champagne Wine.

Ariel Non-Alcoholic Wine

Can’t decide between white and red? This two-pack from Ariel, which includes cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, will make everyone happy.

Waterbrook Clean Chardonnay

The Waterbrook Clean Chardonnay may have the alcohol removed, but it’s still bottled by expert winemakers. Expect a sweet and rich chardonnay that you’ll love more with every sip.

Stella Rosa Non-Alcoholic Peach

If you’re looking for something a bit more fun than your standard wine, the Stella Rosa Non-Alcoholic Peach is perfect. You can even go a step further and use it as a mocktail base.

Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Alcohol-Free German Riesling

Looking for something light, crisp, and alcohol-free? Look no further than the Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Alcohol-Free German Riesling. Its clean and fresh flavor make it a tasty pairing for seafood or a zesty salad.

Bestseller Starter Set

Three Spirit Blurred Vines - Spark & Sharp

Three Spirit's Blurred Vines features two alcohol-free bottles created by winemakers and plant scientists and featuring a variety of ingredients including teas, herbs, adaptogens, vitamins, and fruits. Spark is bubbly and effervescent with the aroma of fresh strawberry and a bit of natural caffeine and cayenne pepper to promote circulation. Crisp with soft tannins and minerality, Sharp features a variety of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to enhance brain power and hydration.

Lyre's Classico Grande - Non Alcoholic Spirits | Sparkling Wine Style | Premium | 25.4 Fl Oz

Surely Pinot Noir

Surely is a brand that sources California grapes to create a classy bottle without the booze. This full bodied non-alcoholic red wine ferments the grape skins to give it its deep red hue.

Thomson & Scott Noughty Alcohol-Free Sparkling Chardonnay

Thomson & Scott sources 100 percent organic Chardonnay grapes from vineyards in southern Spain to create this bottle of bubbly. It's bright, effervescent, and only 14 calories per glass.

Is there really no alcohol in non-alcoholic wine?

Some of the sparkling wines on this list are carbonated, fruit-based drinks that never contained alcohol to begin with. But other bottlings are real-deal wines that have gone through a dealcoholization process that removes the alcohol from a regular bottle of wine. To do this, producers make a wine with all of the normal winemaking techniques, such as fermenting with yeast. At the very end of the process, alcohol is removed through methods like reverse osmosis or vacuum distillation. The resulting beverage still looks and tastes like wine, sans the boozy part.

Does non-alcoholic wine taste good?

We think so! Even stripped of its inebriating qualities, high-end, zero-proof wines deliver the same tasting notes one might expect from one's favorite varieties, from oaky Cabernet Sauvignons to buttery Chardonnays. Plus, with non-alcoholic wines, everyone can join in on the toast—no matter their alcohol preferences. So pour yourself a glass and enjoy!

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