The Best Non-Alcoholic Wines to Drink this Year

Wine

January 24, 2025

January is almost over, but if you’ve been doing dry January it probably feels like the longest month ever! Even though this month is coming to an end, exploring non-alcoholic wines is something I want to continue doing for the remainder of the year! There are multiple reasons why someone might not be drinking, and having NA alternatives is so important! While I don’t think that alcohol removed wines are a perfect substitute for the real thing, there is definitely a place for them. Below I’m sharing all of my wine recommendations I’ve personally tasted, and a few additional thoughts on non-alcoholic wines!

On Instagram I made up a rating system for these wines with stars 1-5, five being the best. Being fully transparent, a five star non-alcoholic wine is not equal to a five star regular wine. This scoring system is meant to be fun and relaxed! Here’s how a wine earns a star:

⭐️ – has balance

⭐️ – nice flavors & complexity

⭐️ – doesn’t taste like grape juice

⭐️ – tastes like the wine is supposed to

⭐️ – something I would actually drink

Giesen Sauvignon Blanc

I love how Giesen wines can be found pretty much anywhere, but at first I was skeptical when trying the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. However, it tastes just like a Sauvy-b should! Especially for the price point, I think this is a great option.

  • dry, high acidity, refreshing
  • lemon, passion fruit, kiwi
  • $15
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oddbird Red Blend

You’ll notice this Oddbird GSM is the only red wine on the list. Good non-alcoholic red wines are super hard to come by. This one doesn’t taste exactly like your typical GSM blend, but it offers a good substitute for light bodied, red wine lovers.

  • dry, light tannins, light body
  • red cherries, earth, baking spices
  • $25
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

90+ Cellars Sparkling Rose

This 90+ Cellars Sparkling Rosé was the first non-alcoholic sparkling wine I tried over the holidays and I was so impressed! I’ve always been a fan of 90+ cellars wines and the value they offer.

  • dry, high acidity, fine bubbles
  • strawberries, cranberries, raspberries
  • $16
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Iylia Sparkling Rose

The Iylia sparkling rosé thankfully lived up to the hype! This is the most expensive NA wine I’ve purchased, but it is also the closest to a sparkling rosé Champagne that I’ve tried. It’s a beautiful salmon pink color with complex and concentrated flavors.

  • dry, complex, medium+ body
  • pomegranate, raspberries, blood orange
  • $40
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Good Twin Prosecco

The Good Twin Sparkling is a great substitute if you are a Prosecco lover! This Italian wine is made from the Glera grape (the same grape used in Prosecco). The dry finish makes it the perfect wine to sip alone or as an addition to a mocktail!

  • dry, simple, high acid
  • lemon, lime, white blossom
  • $18
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A few thoughts on non-alcoholic wines…

  • Non-alcoholic wines are missing something. The fact is, alcohol is a huge part of a wine’s body, complexity, and overall quality. Removing it can take a lot away from a wine, so it is really hard to compare NA wines to regular wines.
  • Red NA wines are harder to find. When alcohol is removed from red wines, tannin also gets stripped away. This results in a lighter bodied wine. In some occasions this is delicious, but I haven’t seen any that stand up to a great regular red wine.
  • Look for specific regions & grapes, just like regular wine. If you look for producers that share the specific region the grapes are coming from and how it’s made, the wine will likely be better.
  • Just because it doesn’t have alcohol, doesn’t mean it’s cheaper. In all cases, I’ve found that I’m spending just as much for a NA wine, if not more.
  • There is a place for them. Even though they aren’t a perfect replacement for the real thing, I think there is a place for them! All of the ones I’ve recommended above I would happily have a glass of if I were not drinking alcohol.

Non-Alcoholic Wine Reviews on Instagram

Over on instagram I’ve been reviewing non-alcoholic wines as I taste through them! Below are links to all of my reviews:

I definitely plan to continue exploring non-alcoholic wines. Let me know if there are any you love that I need to try!

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