Rosé all day? No problem, with these non-alcoholic options
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As summer approaches, the ‘rose-all-day’ memes are coming in hot … but you don’t have to miss out just because you’re eliminating or cutting back on alcohol. Non-alcoholic wines have come a long way, and there are some excellent rose and sparkling rose options to sip your way through this season!
What is rose wine?
A happy middle between red and white wines, these beautiful blush coloured wines are made by letting the red grape skins stain the wine for a short amount of time, creating its signature pink hue, which can range from pale to deep.
For those rethinking drinking, the great news is that rose wine stands up wonderfully to the dealcoholization process, making it an excellent wine choice for the sober curious and sober committed alike!
Tasting notes - same but different!
Roses offer a variety of taste profiles, from light and citrusy, to richer and more tannic. Generally speaking, roses are known for being fresher and lighter choices, making them ideal for summer patio season! Most dealcoholized rose wines taste extremely similar to their alcoholic counterparts - just slightly different without the alcohol.
Should rose be chilled?
Yes. Generally speaking, you’ll ideally chill your wine for a few hours before serving and drink it cool (about 6 - 8 degrees Celsius is optimal). Chilling helps non-alcoholic wines retain that crisp sensation that can sometimes be less evident with the removal of alcohol, so it’s extra-important with alcohol-free rose.
Sarah’s favourites
Noughty Dealcoholized Rose
This is beautiful Provence-style non-alcoholic rose wine by UK brand Thompson & Scott. It’s produced in South Africa with Pinotage grapes grown at a dry-land vineyard, and dealcoholized with spinning cone technology. It has scrumptious notes of peach cobbler, and berries, with a nice balanced acidity. It’s widely accessible online in Canada and in bottle shops across the U.S.
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero non-alcoholic sparkling rose
This sparkling rose is a best-in-class option, and in fact perhaps one of the best non-alcoholic wines across categories. Crisp and dry with plenty of bubbles, it’s an elegant option for rose lovers. Read the full review.
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Non Alcoholic Rose
Non-alcoholic wines have come a long way since we reviewed Leitz’s rose offering, but it still ranks among the best non-alcoholic wines out there. Like it’s sparkling counterpart, it offers a balanced tasting experience with a light acidity that keeps in crisp. Sarah sings its praises here.
Smoky Bay Rose
Finally, Smoky Bay’s rose offering deserves mention. The slight sweetness in this option is beautifully balanced with acidity, and it offers length and complexity that is often missed in alcohol free wines. Sarah reviews this Australian wine here.
Teetotaler Sparkling Rose
We love Canadian brand Teetotaler’s sparkling rose, and so does the New York Times. This offering was deemed “acceptable” by the discerning tasters at the New York Times and even made a guest appearance in the Sex and the City reboot! Easy drinking and effervescent, this option is definitely worth a try. Read our review here.
Rose wines we poured down the drain
French Bloom Le Rosé Organic Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine- we thought this very expensive bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling rose was too much like an elevated grape juice and didn’t have enough complexity to enjoy as a dealcoholized wine. For the price, it felt like we were getting fleeced by marketing. Just because something is expensive does not mean it’s good.
Les Cocottes Rose by Chavin - this wine was absolutely horrid. One sip might turn you off from non-alcoholic rose forever, so be warned!
