Wine behind the wheel? Absolutely! But how good are non alcoholic white wines really? DOWNTOWN hosted a laid-back tasting session and invited along some friends from @abnormstudio, @heizrclub and @tofino.store to sip our way through 12 bottles of non-alcoholic white wine. Non alcoholic wine is no longer just a backup plan – it’s a statement of a conscious lifestyle and totally on trend. Especially white wines without the booze promise summer vibes, vibrant aromas and easygoing pleasure for all occasions. Here’s what impressed us – and what didn’t. Cheers!
Whether it’s a sunset date on a rooftop, dinner with friends or a little me-time on your terrace – non alcoholic white wine is no longer just a bland knockoff of its boozy cousins. The range is huge and seriously exciting: From zesty Sauvignon Blanc alternatives to delicately sparkling whites that verge on bubbly. Many non alcoholic white wines today bring bright freshness, zesty acidity and even a touch of fizz – qualities you’d normally expect from a glass of sparkling wine. Perfect for warm days, light dishes or simply a little joy in a glass. And because the non alcoholic world plays by its own rules, categories start to blur. A dealcoholized white wine with bubbles – is it sparkling wine? Or just a really good wine with a twist?
We rode the summer vibe and tasted our way through 12 non alcoholic white wines – zero booze, but plenty of “aha” moments (some even surprisingly pleasant). What’s left? Respect for the category, surprise at the variety – and the realization that less is sometimes more. And sometimes… just less.
If you want to know which alcohol-free white wines impressed us, which left us cold – and which one gave us a headache despite having zero alcohol
– you can find the full article in our sister magazine DOWNTOWN.
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Words: Susanne Feddersen, Felicia Nastal Photos: Robin Schmitt
