Best (& Worst) Non-Alcoholic Wines for Spring
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A review of some of my favorite non-alcoholic wines for patio season
Most non-alcoholic wines aren't very good (don't kill the messenger). But after tasting over 300 bottles, I'm pleased to share that there are a handful that actually deliver: crisp whites, refreshing rosés, and sparkling options that feel like a real upgrade instead of a compromise. In this guide, I’ve broken down the best (and worst) non-alcoholic wines for springs so that you can skip the trial and error and go straight to what’s worth buying. Speaking of buying, I have a hard time spending over $25 for a bottle so I've kept them under that price point, all low-sugar and delicious for patio sipping.
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Before you start sipping, here is one fact I've learned after tasting over 300 non-alcoholic wines: if you expect them to taste exactly like real wines, you will always be disappointed. When you remove the alcohol content it will inevitably change the body, flavor and mouthfeel. So when you try one of these bottles know that you really can't compare apples to apples (or grapes to grapes?). Go in with an open mind and slightly altered expectations that these exist in their own category, separate from "real" wines.
What I Look for in Non-Alcoholic Wine:
Low-Sugar. Most people don't know that all non-alcoholic wines are required to include a nutrition label, so you can always check the calories and ingredients. Make sure the first ingredient is always dealcoholized wine and sugar is 5-7g max per glass. Any higher than this indicates there is a lot of added juice or sugar.
Accessible. Easy to find at an online shop, Kroger or Amazon at an affordable price (these are all under $25).
Flavor Profile. Maintains some of the characteristics of a real wine. A non-alcoholic sparkling rosé with finer bubbles than a soda, a Sauvignon Blanc with notes of crisp green apple and acidity... these wines do exist! There is an entirely different category of non-alcoholic "wines" made from ingredients such as fermented teas, shrubs, juices, etc., but I've never found them to be a close replacement for real wine. Some are quite delicious, but if I want a true replacement here is where I'd start.
I've thrown a lot of non-alcoholic wines down the drain and hope that you won't have to. These ones are lovely and I've really enjoyed sipping on them the past few months, so give them a shot. Please also leave me a comment or message with your favorites as well, I'd love to hear from you!
Best Non-Alcoholic White Wines for Spring 2026
Personal rating: 7.5/10
Price: $25
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"Noughty" Blanc by Thomas & Scott is very easy sipping. There's an excellent balance of fruitiness and acidity, it's crisp and off-dry. At only 25 calories and 3g of sugar per glass, it's an excellent, light choice. I also love the "Noughty" Syrah, reviewed with some of my other favorite nonalcoholic red wines.
Luminara Non-Alcoholic Chardonnay
Personal rating: 7.5/10
Price: $24 at Total Wine & More
For my chardonnay lovers, Luminara is the first-ever alcohol-removed wine made from grapes grown in the Napa Valley appellation. This alcohol-removed Chardonnay carries some of the characteristics that Napa chardonnays are known for, with a palate of Fuji apples and buttery, lemon cream. The finish is clean with just a whipser of oak. Very hard to achieve in a non-alcoholic wine and I quite enjoyed it.
Personal rating: 7.0/10 Price: $22
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Awarded one of the “Best Nonalcoholic White Wines” by Wine Enthusiast, this is an easy sipper with only 10 calories and 2g of sugar a glass. It’s off-dry with a hint of peach, apple, and a tart finish. Serve it ice cold and it won’t overpower your dishes or leave you with a raging headache the next day.
Personal rating: 7.0/10
Price: $20
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Lautus makes excellent non-alcoholic wines, and I also like that these are available in cans so you don't have to open an entire bottle. On the palate you'll taste a note of lemongrass and green apple, with a very faint minerality and lingering acidity. It's light-bodied and low-sugar, perfect for sunny weather. I also enjoyed their chardonnay and "Savvy Red," so the can sampler is a fun one to explore with.
Best Grocery Store Option: Mionetto Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Personal Rating: 8/10 Price: $16 at Kroger or Trader Joes
At only $16 per bottle this is the best bang for your buck, and you don't have to special order it. I've seen it at every Kroger in my PNW area and it's delightfully zesty and crisp, and won't break the bank. Definitely the best grocery store find of the year and perfect for mimosa mocktails.
Best Non-Alcoholic Rosé for Spring 2026
Personal Rating: 8/10
Price: $22
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This award-winning, non-alcoholic rosé from the South of France is delicate with mild notes of red berries and white peach. It has a hint of minerality and is off dry with about 5g of sugar per glass.
Noughty De-Alcoholized Rosé
Personal Rating: 7.5/10
Price: $25
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"Noughty" alcohol-free wines by Thomson and Scott are some of my favorites, with both their Syrah and sparkling wine making my "Best Of" round-ups. I really like this still nonalcoholic rosé as well, which is light and refreshing with soft notes of strawberry and a nice acidity. At only 25 calories a glass it’s a great pick.
Wölffer Estate Spring in a Bottle
Personal Rating: 7.5 Price: $20
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It's very hard to find a well-balanced, alcohol-free wine like this sparkling rosé. It has a lovely bouquet of ripe fruit and rose, with a vibrant pink color. Beautiful flavors of peach and citrus, good acidity and hint of minerality. It's off-dry with no added sugar and only 36 calories a glass. Made with organically grown grape varieties from Rheinhessen, Germany, this is delicious with or without food. An excellent overall choice based on price, availability & taste.
Noughty AF Sparkling Rosé
Price: $22
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Thomas & Scott "Noughty" alcohol-free wines are some of my favorites, and I highly recommend their Syrah and Sparkling Chardonnay in addition to this lovely rosé. Their wines are organic, sustainably sourced, and free of unnecessary fillers. This rosé is clean, refreshing and crisp, with only 20 calories and 6g of sugar per glass. The mouthfeel is excellent and I love the soft notes of strawberry and lemon.
Non-Alcoholic Wines to Avoid
Zilch Non-Alcoholic Wine
There is nothing that infuriates me more than false advertising, and that is exactly what this product is. It's not non-alcoholic wine, it's carbonated grape juice. I know it may seem like these are the same, but I assure you, they are not. Zilch also boasts that it has "zero added sugar" to intentionally mislead people. It has 24g of sugar per glass (more than Coca Cola), due to all of the juice it is made with. Please do not waste your money on this, unless you are just looking for a pretty bottle of overpriced Welches.
Sovi Non-Alcoholic Rosé
This rosé is one of the lowest-calorie of all I tried, at only 15 calories and 2g of sugar a glass. It definitely tastes the lightest as well, verging on watery. It’s got a lovely pink hue and a very soft flavor of rose petals, with a dry finish. But not a ton going on, especially for the higher price tag.
Fre Non-Alcoholic Rosé & Brut
If I see you drinking the Fre brand of wines, you know I'ma come at you. This tastes like something I would serve at my daughter's tea party and has 13g of carbs per serving. Just... no.
Proxies "Pink Salt" Rosé Alternative
Labeled “not wine - a wine alternative,” this is definitely unlike any rosé you’ve had. Sometimes the non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t trying to taste like wine are the most successful, and this one is very unique. It’s not made from dealcoholized wine, rather it’s a combination of juices, teas, spices and more. The flavor reminds me of a mild kombucha - very acidic with notes of fresh fruit and citrus. It has interesting spice notes of sage, salt and Sichuan peppers. I enjoyed the flavor with a dish of simple lemon pasta. If it cost the same as kombucha I would probably buy it again, but I'm having trouble understanding how they justify the high price tag of $30+ per bottle given the ingredients list.
You can find most of these wines on Amazon or at one of my favorite online shops, The Zero Proof.* This link automatically applies 15% off all purchases at checkout (this is an affiliate link which means if you make a purchase I will make a couple bucks at no cost to you). Happy clean drinking this spring. Leave me a comment with some of your favorite n/a wines, I'd love to hear from you. Cheers!