*Episode Revisit* Are Non-Alcoholic Wines Really that Bad?

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I read an article today called "Nonalcoholic wine is still terrible. Will it ever get better?" It's by Ester Mobley in the 1/24/26 San Francisco Chronicle and it inspired me to add to and re-release our episode from last January, where 4 of us got together to taste a lineup of De-Alcholoized Wines. It was a great episode, entertaining and enlightening... so here's your chance in case you missed it!

The rise of NOLO wines (non-alcoholic or low-alcohol alternatives) is a hot and polarizing topic in the beverage industry. Listen in as Michael and I and our good friends and fellow wine industry professionals, Hoby and Justin, taste through sparkling, white, rosé and red non-alcoholic wines and share our unfiltered responses with each other!

1. Learn about the different methods used to create non-alcoholic wines, preserving flavor during alcohol removal
2. How are de-alcoholized wines different from the sparkling grape juice we were all served as kids during the holidays?
3. Can Nolo wines fully replace traditional wines, or are they just enjoyable alternatives?

Want to hear more of Dr. Hoby Wedler? Listen to this episode where he talks about Seeing Flavor and Tasting Color and our episode talking about the "Come Over October Campaign". Follow him on INSTAGRAM and check out his WEBSITE.

We tasted:

Zilch sparkling rosé

Fre Rose and Sauvignon Blanc

Giesen New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Red Blend

Hand On Heart Cabernet Sauvignon

Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon

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