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15 Nonalcoholic Wines That’ll Let Ya Sip Without the Hangover

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Hi, raise your hand if you love wine but hate hangovers 🙋. There's nothing wrong with imbibing a lil bit every now and then, but if you're looking for a way to enjoy a glass of vino without feeling like trash the next day, then you've come to the right place, bb. Whether you're pregnant, sober, the designated driver, or not looking to get turnt on a weeknight, the best non-alcoholic wines will let ya sip pretty without having to worry about any of the negative side effects (i.e. headaches, nausea, drunk-texting your ex, etc.). And as a bonus, plenty of them taste just as good (if not better!) than the real thing.

Full disclosure: Alcohol-free wines will never taste *just* like "real" wine...because they're not. However! Many of the best NA wines are from grapes that are fermented, vinified, and created into a fully alcoholic product before the alcohol is removed, which means they have similar flavor profiles and varieties—just without the alc (more on that later, promise). You'll also find fab non-alcoholic wine alternatives that are designed to look, feel, and drink like traditional wine with all of the complexity but none of the booze. And if you don't believe us, then these popular alcohol-free wine brands will make a believer out of you.

Our top picks for non-alcoholic wines in 2022:

Ahead, all the best AF wines and wine alternatives you should be sipping, plus everything you should know about non-alcoholic wine from the experts.

Surely Non-Alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc
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Pros

  • low-sugar and gluten-free

Cons

  • a lil on the pricey side

Looking for a non-alcoholic wine that tastes pretty damn close to ~real~ wine? The search is over, bb. Made from California grapes from Sonoma and refortified with unfermented grape juice, this Sauvignon Blanc from Surely (which was founded in 2020) is crisp, clean, and not too sweet. And if Savvy B isn't for you, then you should try Surely's rosé, pinot noir, canned sprites, or sparkling options.

THE REVIEWS: "I’ve been searching for the right product to satisfy my wine craving while pregnant, [and] this will absolutely be my go to brand," says one tester. "I love Sauvignon Blanc and I can say that this wine tastes exactly like regular wine would—I love that it is actually REAL wine."

Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling
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Pros

  • tastes *almost* like the real thing

Cons

  • can be tricky to find in stores

German winemaker Leitz first introduced its Eins-Zwei-Zero collection of non-alcoholic wines back in 2007, and this über-popular NA riesling is made from the same riesling used for Leitz's Eins-Zwei-Dry line of wines—just vacuum distilled to make it zero proof. Leitz also makes sparkling varieties, as well as a few reds and canned options.

THE REVIEWS: One reviewer says, "I love this NA wine so much—it's just like my pinot grigio of old! The smell, taste, not too sweet or 'watered down'... it's all there. Just minus the alcohol!"

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St. Regis Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pros

  • full-bodied with amazingly soft tannins

Cons

  • has a lot of added sugar

French-Canadian brand St. Regis is another popular choice for non-alcoholic wine, offering a small but v solid selection of bottles, including a NA cabernet sauvignon that—believe it or not—*doesn't* taste like overpriced grape juice. It's made from Spanish grapes and SO refreshing, especially when served cold (just trust us).

THE REVIEWS: "It's hard to find drinks...that aren't super sweet, non-alcoholic, and non-carbonated to drink during pregnancy. This wine does the trick!" writes one reviewer. "It has the tart dry taste I was hoping for with none of the alcohol. The smell is really lovely too!"

Stella Rosa Naturals Non-Alcoholic Rosé
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Pros

  • amazing quality for the price

Cons

  • not everyone loves the fizzy taste

For NA fruit wines at a decent price point, you'll wanna check out popular Italian brand Stella Rosa, which introduced its non-alcoholic line in 2022. Rather than traditional varietals, the brand offers non-alcoholic black, peach, red, and rosé wines, all of which will cost ya less than $10 (though we're partial to the NA rosé).

THE REVIEWS: "For a non-alcoholic wine, this is quite impressive," one tester writes. "Not too sweet, not too bitter, [and] just a little bubbly. I will buy again."

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SipClean Alcohol-Removed White Blend
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Pros

  • no added sugar!

Cons

  • only sold as cases/packs

Established in 2019, SipC offers non-alcoholic, low-calorie canned wine made with the simplest ingredients: nothing but dealcoholized wine and light carbonation. It's dry, refreshing, and never too sweet, and you should try both the alcohol-removed white blend and rosé (both of which are created using spinning cone technology to dealcoholize the wine).

THE REVIEWS: "Not just grape juice!" reads one review. "I love that this is REAL wine. I don't have to worry about a hangover and I get to enjoy a high-quality beverage. It's not too sweet like other NA wines."

best canned sparkling wine

Sovi Sparkling Rosé

Sovi Sparkling Rosé
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Pros

  • only 25 calories with no added flavors

Cons

  • some find it too sweet

If you're all about that canned drink life, then Sovi needs to be on your radar. Introduced in 2021, Sovi's wines are produced in California, then dealcoholized by vacuum distillation with no additional sugar or flavors, so they taste just like the real thing. They currently offered a canned red blend, sparkling white, and (our fave) sparkling rosé.

THE REVIEWS: "This is one of the best non-alcoholic wines I have ever tried," one tester writes. "...During the week I don't drink and this is an excellent alternative when I really want something that feels special but don't want the excessive calories and headache during the week."

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Studio Null Blanc Burgunder
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Pros

  • full sourcing facts on every bottle

Cons

  • a bit $$$

Founded in 2021, Studio Null specializes in non-alcoholic wines from small European vineyards with a complex taste and no artificial ingredients. Our personal fave: this crisp white made from hand-harvested Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc grapes that looks (and tastes!) like a work of art. And FYI, they also offer a prickly red blend and sparkling rosé.

THE REVIEWS: "It is so hard to find an AF wine that actually tastes good and genuinely approximates regular wine," notes one tester. "This is the best I've had. Still doesn't have the complexity that regular wine does, but comes closest."

best red blend

Starla Red Blend

Starla Red Blend
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Pros

  • low sugar, low carb, and low cal

Cons

  • def not cheap

Come for the gorgeous iridescent bottles, stay for the legitimately tasty NA wine. Launched in 2021, Los Angeles brand Starla produces an alcohol-removed red blend with an impressive five calories per serving, made with Ruby Cabernet and Barbera grapes and infused with French lavender and fig. Ya, it's pricey, but it's so worth it—and Starla's sparkling rosé and Sauvignon Blanc are just as good.

THE REVIEWS: "This is the best and I have tried them all!" reads one review. "I love red wine and have been wanting something that is close to the real thing. This is it! Cheers!"

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Noughty Alcohol-Free Sparkling Chardonnay
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Pros

  • certified organic, vegan, and halal

Cons

  • some find it too carbonated

In addition to being non-alcoholic, all the wines produced by London-based brand Noughty are vegan, organic, halal, and offer some of the lowest calories and sugar per serving for zero-proof wines on the market rn. Impressive! Noughty offers a sparkling rosé and sparkling Chardonnay that mimic traditional Champagne, as well as a new dealcoholized red.

THE REVIEWS: "I love that this has the aroma of a sparkling wine or champagne, but no alcohol!" one reviewer writes. "It's light, bubbly, not too sweet, and delicious. Will definitely get again!"

Wölffer Estate Spring in a Bottle
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Pros

  • rich, tart, and not too sweet

Cons

  • can be tricky to find in stores

Chances are you've seen the iconic floral-patterned bottles from Wölffer Estate all over your Insta feed, but did you know that the Long Island wine company introduced a non-alcoholic sparkling rosé to its lineup in 2021? Made with a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, St. Laurent, and Dornfelder, this pretty option is vibrant, fruity, and refreshing AF.

THE REVIEWS: According to one tester, "I was really impressed with this NA rosé! I personally prefer wines that are more dry not sweet. This rosé is well-balanced with just the right sweet to dry for a rosé."

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Grüvi Alcohol-Free Dry Secco, 8 Pack
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Pros

  • gluten- and sulfite-free with no added sugars

Cons

  • some find it a bit too sweet

Made from chardonnay grapes, this bottled NA Prosecco from alcoholic-free wine and beer company Grüvi is semi-dry, tart, and amazingly tasty—plus, it's just 50 calories per bottle! It's great on its own or as a base for mocktails, and jsyk, Grüvi also offers a fab bubbly rosé and dry red blend.

THE REVIEWS: "This is the best nonalcoholic beverage I've found," says one tester. "The Dry Secco tastes like the real deal and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. It's low calorie and not too sweet."

Fre Alcohol-Removed Moscato
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Pros

  • amazingly affordable for the quality

Cons

  • definitely too sweet for some

One of the most popular alcohol-removed wine brands out there, Fre has a whopping nine options for zero-proof sipping (as well as some canned varieties!), and its bright, fruity moscato is one of the best. Made from California grapes and then dealcoholized by vacuum distillation, this NA moscato tastes just like peaches—though we'll warn you: If you're not into sweet drinks, then this one probs isn't for you.

THE REVIEWS: "I am so happy that I purchased this de-alcoholized wine," one tester writes. "It is sweet but not too sweet. There is no bitter or lingering after taste. It actually leaves the tongue quickly, but it still has the ability to enhance the flavors of whatever food you pair it with."

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best white alternative

Three Spirit Blurred Vines Sharp

Three Spirit Blurred Vines Sharp
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Pros

  • includes electrolytes, amino acids, and vitamin D

Cons

  • a bit pricey and hard to find

Moving on to: NA wines that aren't *really* wines but as just as good. Launched in 2018, London-based company Three Spirit produces botanical elixirs and alt wines designed to make ya feel good, and they are just *chef's kiss.* Our rec: Three Spirit's white wine alternative, which is blended and bottled using fruits and ferments to make a crisp, elegant alt wine that you'll love.

THE REVIEWS: "I ordered this for Christmas and it was amazing," one tester writes. "Full of lovely flavors and totally delicious. This was my second sober Christmas and this drink was a perfect AF alternative."

best red alternative

Acid League Proxies Nightshade

Acid League Proxies Nightshade
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Pros

  • can be purchased as a subscription

Cons

  • not as affordable as other options

Similar to Three Spirit, the wine proxies from Acid League (which was introduced in 2020) are made with layered blends of juices, teas, spices, and bitters to give ya the same complexity of wine without the hangover. The company currently offers two whites, two reds, and a rosé (among other blends), and if you're not sure where to start, we recommend going with the funky red Nightshade blend.

THE REVIEWS: "Nice replacement for a Sangiovese, with lots of different flavors," reads one review. "Fine tannins, nice red fruit, and good acidity make it great pairing with many foods."

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best sparkling alternative

TÖST Rosé

TÖST Rosé
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Pros

  • so! damn! affordable!

Cons

  • doesn't actually taste like wine

Instead of a traditional grape base like most of the other non-alcoholic wines use, TÖST actually makes its bubbly refreshers with sparkling white tea. Tart and floral, this one is available in an original flavor and a rosé (which is infused with ginger and elderberry), and it's le perfect alc-free replacement for Champagne.

THE REVIEWS: "I absolutely love TÖST (both the rosé and original)!" writes one tester. "It's not too sweet and is a great alternative for people who do not want an alcoholic beverage. The bubbles are an added plus. Highly recommend!"

So...how is non-alcoholic wine made?

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ICYWW, alcohol-free wine is *not* just glorified grape juice—if we're talkin' about the good stuff, that is. "The process of de-alcoholization is the removal of all the neutral alcohol that is inherently in wine," explains winemaking expert Jessica Smith, Director of Wine Operations at Surely. "When grapes are crushed, and yeast is added, the process of fermentation begins and turns the beverage from juice into wine."

Once the wine has been fully fermented, then the alcohol is removed, which—according to wine journalist and Wine With Chas founder Chasity Cooper—can be done in one of three ways: vacuum distillation, which "extracts all alcoholic properties at a high temperature," spinning cone, which "uses special inverted cones and centrifugal force to evaporate alcoholic properties," and reverse osmosis, which "filters out things that makes wine familiar before the alcoholic properties are distilled" and then blends the two compositions together.

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Can non-alcoholic wine get you drunk?

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So, here is the thing: Any wine with 0.5 percent or less alcohol by volume (ABV) is considered "non-alcoholic," per the FDA. That's why you'll find that some NA wines are not zero proof—such as SipClean and Surely's alcohol-removed wines, which are both a lil under 0.5 percent ABV. However, you don't have to get worry about getting drunk off that very minimal of alcohol. In fact, most kombuchas and fruit juices have the same ABV due to natural fermentation.

According to Smith, you can't get drunk from drinking non-alcoholic wine "as the de-alcoholization process makes sure to get rid of all the neutral alcohol before bottling it for consumers." Even if there are trace amounts of alc left in the wine, your body processes the small amount of alcohol so quickly that it's pretty much impossible to get drunk, no matter how much of it you drink. Therefore, alcohol-removed wine is totally safe to drink before driving (even if it isn't zero proof).

If you're pregnant/breastfeeding or worried about how NA wine will interact any medication you're currently taking, then you should consult your doctor before drinking—just to be safe! "I think, like everything, non-alcoholic wine and spirits should be enjoyed in moderation," Cooper adds. "Someone who is pregnant should definitely talk with her primary care provider to let them know that she's interested in non-alcoholic consumption, because non-alcoholic wines tend to be high in sugar, since all alcoholic properties have been removed."

How to choose the best non-alcoholic wine

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Not all AF wines are created equal, especially if they're made by stripping the alcohol from cheap bulk wine (ick). "What makes for a good non-alcoholic wine is something that doesn't try hard to resemble wine to begin with," says Cooper. "I know that sounds wild, but the best non-alcoholic wines contain some fruit flavor, but they don't taste stale, bitter, or worse, metallic."

So, unless you want to feel like you're drinking a glass of Welch's grape juice, you're going to wanna consider a few things:

Look at the ingredients

The best alcohol-free wines tend to provide plenty of transparency when it comes to sourcing, so you'll know where your grapes are coming from and whether they're good quality (organically grown, hand-harvested, etc.). You'll also wanna look at the additional ingredients used to add flavor and round out the body of the wine to make sure your drink isn't packed with concentrated grapes, juice, and sugars. Speaking of which...

Consider the added sugars

If your NA wine tastes like juice, then chances are it has WAY too much added sugar. Unless you want your hangover to be replaced by a sugar crash, make sure your drink has minimal (or, ideally, no) added sugars, though small amounts of fruit juice, botanicals, aromatics, and sulfites (which are used to preserve wine) are totally okay.

Check out the alcohol content

Again, some non-alcoholic wines may contain trace amounts of alcohol, though they will never contain more than half a gram of alcohol per 100 grams. But if you want absolutely ZERO alcohol in your drink, then you'll need to make sure it has 0 percent ABV, such as Grüvi's AF wines and beers and Leitz's Eins-Zwei-Zero wines.

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How we chose our best non-alcoholic wines

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We've included a variety of NA wines—including zero-proof wines, very low alcohol wines, and wine alternatives—so you can find an alc-free drink that you'll love. You can also be rest assured that all these picks are made with q-u-a-l-i-t-y ingredients and are hiiighly rated by some very happy customers.

Meet the experts

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  • Jessica Smith is a winemaking expert and the Director of Wine Operations at Surely.
  • Chasity Cooper is a wine journalist and the founder of Wine With Chas.
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