Five Non-Alcoholic Wines for A Delicious Spring Long Weekend

Originally published March 2023; updated March 2024

After a long winter, the first long weekend of spring is cause for celebration! Whether you’re enjoying an Easter brunch, hosting friends for a dinner party, or simply toasting an extra day of weekend and the return of warmer, sunnier days, we’ve got you covered with these five wines.

For an elegant brunch

Non-alcoholic wines were made for lazy late breakfasts or festive brunches, allowing you to enjoy the indulgence of an elevated drink without starting your day with a hangover. We recommend Colibri Sparkling Rose ($24) to kick off spring and a celebratory brunch. It’s a premium dealcoholized prosecco from Italy’s Glera region and it’s our #1 pick for taste, mouthfeel, bubbles and overall experience. Full of exactly the right notes and balance you want from a rose, without too much sweetness. Don’t sleep on this one!

Available from https://www.colibrizero.com/

For a ham luncheon

Lautus Dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc is a lovely, drinkable bottle from the first whiff to the last sip. It’s tart and juicy at the same time with a nice amount of acidity that lingers on the tongue. A perfect match for salty ham and side dishes.

For a roast lamb dinner

The classic spring celebratory fare pairs well with a variety of reds, especially a nice bold shiraz. Try Pure Vision shiraz from Australia, which is juicy, spicy and has just the right astringency to add length to this alcohol-free gem.

Visit purevisionwines.com.au for retailers in North America.

For a long weekend party

Still one of the best non-alcoholic red wines out there. As we emerge from our winter cocoons, it’s time to socialize! If you’re hosting a crowd this weekend, Lautus Savvy Red will please a variety of palettes. A blend of shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and pinotage, with it subtle depth of flavour and surprising dryness (difficult to find in de-alcoholized wines), is a crowd-pleaser!

Available through online retailers across North America - find a retailer near you through drinklautus.com.

It’s almost rose-all-day season

Sure, spring officially starts in late March, but it’s not until the spring long weekend that we truly start to defrost and feel like warmer weather awaits. And that’s worth celebrating! Try out a bottle of rose like Eins Zwei Zero rose, still one of the best out there, to kick off those lazy long weekend afternoons with a book and some rose!