Best Non-Alcoholic Red Wines of 2023
/One thing that we get asked about a lot is whether there are any good non-alcoholic red wines. Only a few short years ago, non-alcoholic wines were nowhere near where they are today especially the red styles. In 2023, we've come a long way from glorified grape juice! Here are our top picks for red wines (some new and some old favourites) we’ve loved in 2023.
*Note: 'alcohol free wine' or 'zero alcohol wine' means 0.0% alcohol - this article covers non-alcoholic dealcoholized wines that are less than 0.5% alcohol.
Our Favourite Non-Alcoholic Red Wines for 2023
1. Edenvale Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Best for: The Spanish wine fan
Tasting notes:
If you love old-world dry and tannic red wine, and looking for a non-alcoholic wine alternative, this is going to be a bottle you pick up again and again. It's identical to an old-world traditional wine with dusty leather notes sitting on top of an underbelly of blackberry and vanilla. A tiny hint of black pepper. The mouthfeel is nice and juicy and rich, and there are tannins for miles - which is very rare in dealcoholized wine. This non alcoholic wine will pair well with good quality cheese boards, charcuterie boards, goose pate and tapas plates.
This is our number one pick for non-alcoholic wine for 2023!
Read our full review here.
2. Luminara Napa Valley Red Blend 2019
Best for: Date night!
Tasting notes:
If you’re looking for that special occasion non-alcoholic wine this is the one. The nose on this wine is outrageous for a non-alcoholic red, and on the palette, Luminara non-alcoholic red blend is juicy and spicy, with lots of black cherry notes and a touch of baking spice. There is a nice soft dryness with a slight hint of sun-dried grape that almost drinks like an amarone. Read our full review and tasting notes here. Great with steak or pasta with red sauce.
Available at Total Wine, $19.99 in the U.S. and through most non alcoholic wine retailers in Canada including Pantry Shelf.
3. Lautus Savvy Red
Best for: Cozying up on the couch with a good book
Tasting notes:
Lautus Savvy Red is another hidden gem amongst non alcoholic wines. Just like the Edenvale wine, this dealcoholized wine has tannins, which is a big reason it's a class favourite. Lautus Savvy Red has a perfect balance of dryness and fruit making this an extremely well composed wine. You'll find blackberry, oak and a hint of black currant on the palette, with a nice a balance of fruit and gentle tannins.
Read our full review and tasting notes here.
Available in the U.S. through Better Rhodes, Drink No/Low and Boisson. In Canada, you can find it at most non-alcoholic online retailers. Find the list here.
4. Noughty Rouge
Best for: Serving a party crowd
Tasting notes:
This bottle is a versatile, all-around easy drinking non alcoholic wine and will definitely be a crowd pleaser for both drinkers and non-drinkers alike. It’s got a big, juicy aroma and smells identical to a South African Syrah with some soft spicy notes, dark cherry and fresh grapes. The expression of Syrah definitely shows through in the soft tannins and gentle notes of leather and raisin mixed with perfectly ripe berries. Noughty Rouge drinks like a regular wine in almost every aspect. Check our full review for further tasting notes and what to pair it with.
Available in the U.S. through Boisson and The Zero Proof. Available in Canada through DryVariety.com, SoftCrush.ca, UpsideDrinks.ca and most other non-alcoholic drinks retailers online.
5. Be Well Cabernet Sauvignon
Best for: Girls night, movie night, watching the Bachelor/Bachlorette
Tasting notes:
Be Well Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent wine for the price point and is probably our favorite bottle of the year. Found at Total Wine across the U.S. this red wine has a flavor profile you'll be obsessed with. It's nicely balanced with notes of dark cherry and red fruit, without being too juicy or ‘grapey’. It’s got just the right amount of everything, including a tiny hit of cocoa powder and black pepper on the finish. It tastes like it's been aged in french oak (but we can't verify that). For a wine with less than 0.5 alcohol in it, it sure tastes like its alcoholic counterparts.
Not available in Canada. Available in the U.S. through Total Wine locations.
