Maybe check out these reviews from Wine Enthusiast https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/24/best-non-alcoholic-wines-guide/

I live Sauv Blanc and Geissen was by far the highest rated (from NZ etc). It was on the drier side but very flat tasting (like another noted, no “bite” at the finish). I tried Fre and another widely available brands when I was pregnant 14-18 years ago and found them to be horrific and no, hormones were not making stuff taste “off.”

I really enjoy the products by Lyre’s, esp the Classico, sorta Prosecco inspired. I’m suggesting this to my sister as she plans my niece’s wedding. Good for AF guests and the pregnant people in their age cohort. You can buy in 8oz can 4-packs as well as 750ml champagne bottles, which we have stocked up on for the holiday season. Amazon sells and often has 40% coupons.

I have also found canned mocktails at Wegmans - there is a Cosmo inspired one that is actually pretty good and fun in a martini glass.

On another note, there is a NA website that includes a crowd sourced map of restaurants which serves mocktails. None in the DMV and I have a few contributions. Clyde’s has a good section but they are on the sweet side. Medium Rare (at least the one in Bethesda) will create pretty good ones upon request (they will offer some suggestions).

Are there any high quality non alcoholic white wines? Thought there might be some updates since this thread was originally posted. I am looking for a gift for a wine lover who is now taking medicine that prevents him from drinking alcohol. Thanks for any suggestions.

my understanding of the ABV growth is critics like higher alcohol content wine so vitners had an incentive to make stronger wines.

But who knows, maybe wine consumed in the US in the 60s was just cheap terrible table stuff

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not answering the OPs question, but for anyone who wants a lower alcohol white, check out vino verde from Portugal. It is usually around 8% and can be pretty good. Most stores around here carry a few options.

That's what wines used to be in the 70s and 80s before alcoholism took over

TIL that there were no alcoholics in the 60s. Interesting.

Anonymous wrote:Not answering the OPs question, but for anyone who wants a lower alcohol white, check out vino verde from Portugal. It is usually around 8% and can be pretty good. Most stores around here carry a few options.

That's what wines used to be in the 70s and 80s before alcoholism took over

Not answering the OPs question, but for anyone who wants a lower alcohol white, check out vino verde from Portugal. It is usually around 8% and can be pretty good. Most stores around here carry a few options.

Anonymous wrote:Isn't "dealcoholized wine" just grape juice?

I buy my grape juice at Giant.

Well, wine is just fermented grape juice, but you’ve missed the point.

Total wines carries, OP.

And yes, you lose some of the flavour and dryness, and it doesn’t have the “bite” that alcoholic wine does, but it also works fine for cooking. It does add “wine” notes to dishes vs. using an alternative like broth.

Fre isn’t bad. I like St. Regis the best. It isn’t “exactly” wine, but it comes the closest to my tongue (and I’ve had a LOT of wine in my life). The Chardonnay is decently dry, although best chilled, and the Cab is decent and not too sweet at room temp.

Isn't "dealcoholized wine" just grape juice?

I buy my grape juice at Giant.

Total Wine has it, as well as nonalcoholic beer. I tried the nonalcoholic sparkling wine just for kicks and it was way too sweet for me -- like a dessert wine. I think when you lose the alcohol, you lose the dryness in flavor. That may not matter to you, but just FYI.

Is Fre good? Thinking of getting it for thanksgiving.

OP I am following this as well. Just found more options than Fre at Total Wine, though definitely more NA beer options. Would love a good NA Pinot noir suggestion.

Anonymous wrote:Is this for cooking or drinking? Does it taste the same as regular wine? I ask bc I need NA wines for cooking.

This is for drinking, my preference. It tastes the same as regular wine. I use DH's regular wines for cooking .

Is this for cooking or drinking? Does it taste the same as regular wine? I ask bc I need NA wines for cooking.

Huh. I had no idea something like this existed and I drink a lot of wine! But I don't think I could do it. Much like I can't do caffeine free coffee or non-alcoholic beer. But I'm curious to follow this thread and see what other people have to say.

I did a little research because I was curious but it looks like low means around 9-10% which doesn't really seem that low. Is there really such a thing as .5%?

I'd prefer boxed, but have not found one available locally or that can be shipped mail order for a good price(?)

Currently get Fre or other brands at Total Wine, starting $7.99 a bottle. Are there better rates out there?

I don't want grape juice, rather a .5% alcohol wine. TIA!