March: New & Noteworthy Non-Alcoholic Haul

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Spring is in the air, and it feels like it’s breathing new life into the non-alcoholic category after a dull winter. From crisp non-alcoholic wines to ready-to-drink mocktails and a standout n/a beer, March’s lineup of new releases is proof that the alcohol-free world just keeps getting better. Whether you’re looking for a perfect pour for dinner, a canned mocktail for convenience, or something fresh to sip as spring arrives, I’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy this month plus, as always….what we DUMPED!

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    1. Bero non-alcoholic beer (U.S.)

    Tom Holland literally keeps winning in life, with the decision to make a new non-alcoholic beer line called Bero. If you haven’t hard Tom Holland’s sober curious journey, it’s an incredible look at a self-assured and self-aware man who figured out what a grip alcohol can have on someone unintentionally. His new Bero brew is fantastic, with a wheat beer style (my favourite), a Pils and a Hazy. The branding is on point, but so is the liquid, with a great complexity of flavour and weight.

    U.S.: If you’re near a Target, you can’t miss his face at the end of the beer aisle right now, or buy online in the U.S. from berobrewing.com. Launching in the U.K. at Selfridges in April.

    Not available in Canada.

     

    2. Woody’s Sparkling Rose (U.S)

    This new(ish) sparkling rosé from Caifornia is really great - so much so, the whole bottle was finished on the first day I opened it. That’s rare for non-alcoholic wine as most of the time, two glasses is enough. It’s bubbly and fresh and really drinks like a sophisticated sparkling wine, with an interesting hint of some terroir. A full review coming soon.

    U.S.: Available in the U.S. VIA The Zero Proof.

    🇨🇦 Available through Sobr Market.

     

    3. Goodvines Black Label Sauvignon Blanc (Germany)

    I was surprised when I had the opportunity to sample this bottle, as I was not a fan of the white label Goodvines bottles. The black label sauvignon blanc is a fresh and tart non-alcoholic white, with a pop of bright acidity and a nice weightiness to it. It nicely showcases the gooseberry and greenfruit of a traditional sauvignon blanc. It’s truly a non-alcoholic wine that tastes like real wine, and when it’s really chilled in an ice bucket, you might be able to fool an unsuspecting friend.

    U.S.: As of writing this, the wine has just sold out at Monday Morning in San Diego but will hopefully be back in stock.

    🇨🇦 Available through Sobr Market.

     

    4. Oceano Pinot Noir (U.S.)

    These U.S. produced wines are so popular, I had to wait a really long time to try the 2023 vintage - and even then I almost missed the chance, made the mistake of waiting almost too long before finding and buying the last bottles in the continental United States. When I popped the Pinot Noir, it was obvious why people love it so much. It’s fantastic and not to be missed. A full review is coming soon. In the meantime, you can put yourself on the Oceano waiting list for the new vintage coming soon!

     

    5. Chill Street Sangria (Canada)

    This is a small Canadian brand produced on the east coast that came across my feed recently and sent me some samples. They have half a dozen styles of craft mocktails, and two styles of canned non-alcoholic ‘wine’: a sangria and a sparkling rose which is a dead ringer for the strawberry flavoured wines from the 90s. It was kind of fun to drink, but high in sugar. The Chill Street Sangria was my favourite because it actually tasted like sangria minus the alcohol. In a chilled glass with some ice, this would be chef’s kiss on a hot summer day! (but also high in sugar so be mindful!)

    🇨🇦 You can find the full line-up of Chill Street wines and mocktails at select Loblaws, Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstores or purchase through chillstreet.com.

     

    6. Buzzkill Wines Blanc de Blanc (U.S.)

    Buzzkill Wines founder Molly Fedick is a force! She launched and scaled this company of canned non-alcoholic wine with an unmatched passion (follow her on LinkedIn for a complete history of how she did it!). This isn’t a new product, but it’s new to me, and I was happy they sent me some samples as there are some mixed reviews. My own POV? The Blanc de Blanc is pretty good for a canned wine. I’m not sure if it’s my tastebuds not remembering how real chardonnay tastes, or if it’s so close to the real thing my brain just can’t reconcile it. No matter, I liked this cute canned n/a wine and would recommend it behind Oddbird cans as the next best option to take on the boat, on a picnic, a field party…or to a backyard get-together where you’re the only one not drinking.

     

    DUMP IT DOWN

    7. Nullnummer Rose (Germany/Spain)

    This was a new option from a German company but produced in Spain; the taste was overly sweet, with a bit too much cooked grapes for it to be enjoyable. Not worth even trying to see if you like it, because you won’t.

    8. ISH Merlot (Denmark)

    I had really high hopes for this - the ISH brand of non-alcoholic spirits is incredible, but their wines have been kind of lacklustre for me. This new red from the Danish brand is lacking an oomph, and is fairly one-note. I used it in a mulled wine and that was great, but on it’s own, it doesn’t evoke any curiousity or excitement about having a second taste.

    How about you?

    So, what are you drinking? I’d love to hear from you if you have any hot tips about new products, review ideas or if you have any non-alcoholic products you want me to write about. Drop me a line!

    Sarah Kate is the founder and editor of Some Good Clean Fun. She’s a a thought-leader, public speaker and creator, and has been writing and creating content about the sober curious lifestyle and non-alcoholic drinks since 2021.