Best Non-Alcoholic Red Wine (2025 Taste-Tested & Reviewed)
/A review of some of my favorite non-alcoholic red wines
“What’s the best non-alcoholic red wine?” It’s easily the question I get asked the most and I get why. As a sober sommelier and former dedicated red wine drinker, I know how brutally disappointing this category can be. A lof of what used to be out there either tasted like grape juice, vinegar, or not even similar to wine. And if you've poured more non-alcoholic reds down the sink than you’ve actually enjoyed… I see you and have your back!
Here’s the good news: 2025 is the year red wine alternatives have finally started catching up. I've spent the past five years testing hundreds of bottles from all over the world and recently there have been a lot that truly impressed me. This list is my holy grail short list: the non-alcoholic red wines I actually drink and recommend, based on taste, body, structure, and that little spark of “this feels like wine.”
Will it actually taste like real wine?
If you're expecting a perfect dupe for a full-bodied cab sauv, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Removing alcohol changes the structure, body, and texture of wine in a big way. If you adjust your expectations, there’s some real pleasure to be found in this category — and lots of bottles that scratch the wine itch so well, you might not miss the real thing at all.
Why are non-alcoholic wines so expensive?
This is a common complaint I hear a lot and it’s a fair question. The answer is more nuanced than most people realize. These wines are often made using traditional winemaking methods plus the added cost of alcohol removal. That means high-quality grapes, fermentation, aging, and then de-alcoholization using advanced (read: expensive) equipment. So while it might seem wild to pay $20+ for something with no alcohol, you’re still getting a well-crafted wine experience, minus the hangover.
I’ve selected these wines not because they were gifted to me or sent by PR teams (they weren’t), but because they genuinely stand out in a challenging category. I’ve personally tested every one of them, many of them multiple times, and only the best made the cut.
So if you’re tired of wasting money on reds that taste like disappointment, I got you. These are the bottles worth your time, your glass, and yes, your dollars.
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Our Favourite Non-Alcoholic Red Wines for 2025
1. Zeronimo Leonis Blend
TOP OVERALL PICK OF THE YEAR
My rating: 12/10
Price: $65USD
Best for: special occasion
Pricey but OH so worth it! This is perhaps the only wine in the world that really tastes like real red wine - it’s a very premium non-alcoholic red wine. The winery that produces Leonis Blend is in Austria and makes this wine by removing the alcohol from a 98-point award-winning red wine. According to them, the non-alcoholic version sells just as well as the regular wine. If you appreciate fine wine in ANY way, this is the wine for you. It’s earth-shattering in comparison to anything you’ve tasted in the non-alcoholic red wine category.
Available through Ocean Beach Brands in the U.S. and Sobr Market in Canada.
2. Zeronimo Zweigelt
My rating: 10/10
Price: $35 USD
Best for: Pizza night
Tasting notes:
It’s not a coincidence that the two top non-alcoholic wines in the world are red wines from Zeronimo. They are innovative across all their styles. This is an excellent example of a classic Austrian zweigelt wine, without the alcohol. It has great personality and stands out in the category with notes of leather, and a hint of wood smoke married with lively blackberry and cocoa. As a premium dealcoholized wine it delivers an incredible experience from the first sip to the last!
3. Saint Viviana Cabernet Sauvignon
My rating: 9/10
Price: $23 USD
Best for: Friday night steak dinner
Tasting notes:
The Saint Viviana Cabernet Sauvignon is a sleeper hit. Made in Washington State, this non-alcoholic red has the elusive dryness and tannins that we’re all looking for. It’s got juicy black cherry and current notes with a hint of oakiness. It’s a great non-alcoholic red wine and that’s why it’s number two on our list.
You can find it through The Zero Proof. 15% off with code MAKEITNONALCOHOLIC.
Not available in Canada.
4. Edenvale Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon
Best for: The Spanish wine fan
Tasting notes:
This is the best non alcoholic dry red wine, in my humble opinion! If you love old-world dry and tannic red wine, and looking for a non-alcoholic wine alternative to that, 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.
Read our full review here.
Not available in the U.S. Available in Canada through Sansorium and Dry Variety Drinks.
5. Oddbird Addiction
Best for: Spanish cheese and charcuterie boards
Tasting notes:
This is a super dry, dusty and tannic non-alcoholic red wine from Spain that is absolutely fantastic. Tempranillo grapes give this a nice juicy counterpoint to the dryness for a well-balanced wine.
Available throught The Zero Proof - use code MAKEITNONALCOHOLIC for 15% off.
6. 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 The Zero Proof, Better Rhodes, Drink No/Low and most of the many bottle shops.
In Canada, you can find it at most non-alcoholic online retailers. Find the list here.
7. Oceano Pinot Noir
Best for:
Tasting notes:
This California pinot noir delivers a great alcohol free wine experience. It does a fantastic job of balancing acidity and flavour and the expectations of what a pinot noir should taste like. Gooseberries balanced out with red fruit, and a hint of tannins without being too overly dry. Elegant and delicious - a great non alcoholic red wine that tastes almost like real wine, and a perfect match for white fish, or a cheese plate. Enjoy!
Find it The Zero Proof - use code MAKEITNONALCOHOLIC for 15% off!
8. Be Well Cabernet Sauvignon
Best for: Girls night, movie night, watching the Bachelor/Bachlorette
Tasting notes: [list a few 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.
9. 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 (use code MAKEITNONALCOHOLIC for 15% OFF).
Available in Canada through DryVariety.com, SoftCrush.ca, UpsideDrinks.ca and most other non-alcoholic drinks retailers online.
10. Zeero Sangiovese
Best for: Pasta night
Tasting notes:
If you’re a fan of Italian sangiovese, you’ll enjoy the experience with this wine. While some North Americans have said they find this sour to their palettes, it’s actually a very well-made dupe of the famous Chianti wines. Since their first launch in 2022, they’ve refreshed their formula so it’s a lot more juicy now, with a nice boost of the infamous tart cherry flavour and hints of balsamic and savoury smoke.
You can find this wine in the U.S. and Canada through UpsideDrinks.com.
Where can you buy non-alcoholic red wine?
Non-alcoholic red wines are available everywhere. You can start with your local grocery store, which usually has lower-priced options like Carl Jung or VinZero (both terrible na wines) or Fre wines, which taste ok but are sometimes a sweeter option with higher sugar levels. Most premium non-alcoholic wines are accessed through online retailers. You can find where to buy information in all our non-alcoholic red wine reviews and on our Where To Buy Non-Alcoholic pages (here for Canada and here for the U.S.).
FAQs about Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
Is there a non-alcoholic red wine in a can?
Yes, there are lots of non-alcoholic red wine in single serve cans. Gruvi Red Blend, Sovi and Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Pinot Noir are all available in cans.
Is there a non-alcoholic red wine that tastes like red wine?
Yes, many new alcohol removed red wines taste very similar to their alcoholic counterparts.
Is non-alcoholic red wine just as good for you?
Red wine is not really good for you, despite magazine and media claims. The resveratrol in wine is such a small amount, you would need to drink two bottles to get the same benefits as a handful of grapes. Non-alcoholic red wine has less than .5% alcohol by volume so is a healthier option. The only thing to watch out for is added sugar.
Are there any trace amounts of alcohol in non-alcoholic wine?
Yes, alcohol free wine' or 'zero alcohol wine' means 0.0% alcohol but most non-alcoholic wines are between 0.01 and 0.05% ABV. Even alcohol-free wine can be 0.05%, but those are trace amounts basically undetectable. Wine alternatives that are truly alcohol free often taste like grape juice because there is no solvent to hold the flavour.
What is the best way to store non-alcoholic wine?
Keep non-alcoholic wine in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once it's been opened, keep it in the fridge for 24 hours. Non alcoholic wine oxidizes quickly so it may not taste the same after 24 hours.
