6 wines to try for dry January
This Texas-based wine company is positioning itself as the first and only ultra-premium alcohol-free wine to offer a trio of varietals. A big selling point is the low-calorie, low-carb aspect (perfect for boosting a variety of New Year’s resolutions). A five-ounce pour is between 5 and 20 calories and between zero and 4 grams of carbohydrates.
sorts: Sauvignon Blanc, Red Blend, Sparkling Rosé.
Costs: $30
Where to buy: Shop at Starla Wine online store or find a local retailer.
The process used by Oddbird allows winemakers to create a variety of “de-alcohol” styles using grapes harvested in France and Italy. Each of their offerings is vegan and aged for at least 12 months.
sorts: White Organic Blend, Red Organic Blend, Rosé Spumante, Rosé Sparkling, Merlot Shiraz Blend, Chardonnay, Blanc de Blanc.
Costs: $23-$31
Where to buy: Purchase from third party suppliers The Zero Proof and Boisson.
Want to get Noughty AF? In this case, we are referring to Thomson & Scott’s non-alcoholic Noughty wines. Amanda Thomson created the brand as a quality rock-n-roll addition to the alcohol-free market with a trio of organic, vegan, halal, low-calorie and low-sugar offerings.
sorts: Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rosé, Rouge.
Costs: $22-$25
Where to buy: Purchased from a third party for shipping, including Sampson Family Wines and Food52.
How many hangovers will you get from drinking these sparkling wines? zilch! Terrible headaches the day after is just one thing you won’t miss when consuming non-alcoholic options created by California winemakers with no added sugar and 60 calories per serving.
sorts: Brut Bubbles, Rosé Bubbles.
Costs: $15
Where to buy: Purchase from OkSomm for shipping.
Shipped straight to the bottle from Napa Valley fruit, Luminaria Wines deliver full flavors through their pair of food-friendly varietals. They also offer a wine club, so four times a year they have non-alcoholic wines and mixed drinks delivered right to your door.
sorts: Chardonnay, Red blend.
Costs: $20
Where to buy: Buy from One Stop Wine Shop or find a local retailer.
One of the nation’s most readily available non-alcoholic wine brands in stores, Fre offers a nice selection of styles made from California grapes, even for sober drinkers. Due to the larger production scale, Fre Wines are the most affordable brand on this list.
sorts: Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rosé, Chardonnay, Moscato, Rosé, White Zinfandel, Red Blend, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Costs: $7-8
Where to buy: Shop at Fre’s online store or find a local retailer.