Best Non Alcoholic Wines For Thanksgiving 2022
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If you celebrate Thanksgiving, you might be looking forward to a table of savoury comfort foods and the post-dinner food coma. Having wine with that heavy dinner might be a tradition, but believe it or not, swapping your regular wine for these premium non alcoholic options will have your guests happily sipping away whether they drink or not. Most of these wines need to be ordered online, so if you’re planning a get together, consider putting your order in this week to allow for shipping time.
Non Alcoholic Wine That Goes With Turkey
Sparkling
Oddbird Blanc de Blanc, Dry Variety, $22.99
Oddbird Blanc de Blanc from Sweden, but made in the South of France from Chardonnay grapes, has been our number one choice for all non alcoholic sparkling wines for over a year. This delightful bubbly wine will be a crowd-pleaser and the luxe bottle will shine on your table. The soft bubbles elevate the typical soft citrus and green apple notes of the Chardonnay, making this a truly sippable delight.
Traditionally, a riesling or a pinot noir are recommended as best pairings for the savoury flavours of turkey, stuffing and roasted vegetables. Luckily one of the best non alcoholic rieslings in the world is available in Canada. The Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling (either still or sparkling) has the structure, mouthfeel and acidic flavour profile needed to pair with these types of dishes. It’s made with premium Riesling grapes from the Rhinegau in Germany which shows through in this excellent dry non alcoholic wine.
*Vinelands are the importers of this wine into Canada and are the best priced option; if they don’t ship to your location, this wine is also available through Upside Drinks (national shipping), Dry Variety (Ontario), AFBev.ca (Vancouver) and SofterDrink (Victoria).
Red
Noughty Rouge, $22.99, Better Rhodes Canada
Non alcoholic red wines have come a long way and are improving greatly over the past few years. If you’re looking for a non alcoholic red wine that has great flavour and is juicy enough for turkey, then Noughty Rouge is the bottle you should order. It’s made in South Africa from Syrah grapes which allows for the tannins to shine through, and balanced with juicy fruit flavours. It’s a crowd-pleaser that goes with roast meats, roast veggies and other savoury fare.
Non Alcoholic Wine To Go With A Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Wander + Found Cuvee Blanc, $17.99, Better Rhodes Canada
If turkey and stuffing is not in your plans this year, you might consider pairing your dishes with a blend like Cuvee. Cuvee does not mean sparkling, it just means a blend of different grapes. There is one perfect specimen that is priced well below it’s value, and will be lovely with your savoury table. The Cuvee Blanc from Wander + Found is made with a blend of grapes, predominantly Chardonnay in a well balanced sip. It has a perfect texture, and a fresh crisp taste that will pair well with any dish on your holiday table. The price can’t be beat for this value. Read our full review here.
