De-Alcoholized Wines
De-alcoholized wines are real wines with the alcohol content removed. Because non-alcoholic wines are made from the same ingredients and in the same wine-making process as traditional wines, they retain an authentic flavor. Don’t think that you’re missing out on taste. In fact, one de-alcoholized wine (Ariel Blanc) continually wins blind taste contest against wines with alcohol content. De-alcoholized wines can be consumed by themselves or as a party of a celebratory mocktail beverage (see: non-alcoholic mocktail recipes). So, bring a bottle to your next dinner party or other celebration. Your friends will swoon.
Ariel Non-Alcoholic Wines – Ariel’s de-alcoholized wines are beautifully bottled and are have won taste contests around the nation. Consider non-alcoholic varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rouge, Chardonnay, and White Zinfandel. Years ago, Ariel Blac won the Gold Medal against wines with alcohol in a blind taste test at the Los Angeles County Fair. Since then it has become known as one of the most renowned de-alcoholized wines by beverage connoisseurs. See: Ariel Website.
Fre Non-Alcoholic Wines – Fre by Sutter Home produces a variety of simple, delicious, de-alcoholized wines. Try their
de-alcoholized Premium Red or Premium White wines with dinner. Or get a little more adventurous with Merlot, Spumante, White Zifandel, Brut, or Chardonnay. These non-alcoholic wines are perfect for keeping on hand. So, stock your pantry (or wine cellar) and keep a couple bottles in the fridge for impromptu evening entertaining. See: Sutter Home Fre Website.
Carl Jung De-Alcoholized Wines – While their web presence isn’t as strong, Carl Jung produces several notable non-alcoholic wines. These include a de-alcoholized White Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Merlot, and Riesling. Their Rose Wine stands out in the de-alcoholized crowd and is worth a try. Offer a sip to guests munching on a light summer brunch or appetizer platter. See: Carl Jung Wines Website.
Vandalia De-Alcoholized Wines – Each year, Vandalia offers a new selection of premium, high-quality
de-alcoholized wines. Vandalia’s non-alcoholic wines are made with grapes from from Napa Valley. Although these wines can be pricey when compared to other non-alcoholic wines, they are certainly classy and are perfect for making an impression at a big event. Currently, Vandalia is offering a selection of award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon. See: Vandalia Wine Website.
Note: De-alcoholized wines usually contain a very small amount of wine (legally .5% or less). It is often impossible to completely remove every trace of alcohol. However, the small amount of alcohol in each serving is similar in portion to the alcohol content found in other juices which may ferment (a cup of orange juice, for example). Some treatment programs recommend that alcoholics avoid de-alcoholized wines.
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Be sure to pay particular attention to our list of Fine Fruit Juices for high-quality vineyard grape juices with zero alcohol content.