The best non-alcoholic red and white wines, expert tested (2024)

Score: 83/100

This booze-free shiraz was our highest scoring non-alcoholic wine across all white, red and sparkling categories. It picked up top points for deliciously pronounced notes of black fruit and authentic, well-integrated tannins. You certainly won’t feel as though you’re missing out with this in hand.

Score: 77/100

Aged for 12 months, this blend of merlot and shiraz grapes is full of juicy red fruit, with cherry, plum and blackberry at the fore. A touch of warm spice (think clove, cinnamon and black pepper) brings balance, for what our panel deemed a “convincing” red wine replacement.

Torres Natureo Garnacha Syrah 0%

Score: 75/100

A blend of garnacha and syrah grapes, this Spanish red is fermented and aged before the alcohol is removed. Testers enjoyed the clean, light body, along with notes of cranberry, blackberry and red cherry. It's ideal for when you’re not in the mood for booze, but still fancy a great glass of red with your spag bol.

Eisberg Alcohol Free Merlot 0%

Score: 72/100

Merlot tends to be an easy drinking choice at the best of times, and this budget-friendly bottle is every bit as soft and light as your regular red. At its heart, you’ll find fresh red cherry, making it a great match for roasted veggies and tomato-based dishes.

M&S Merlot 0.05%

Score: 72/100

Testers thought Marks & Spencer’s merlot could easily have been mistaken for an inexpensive bottle of full-strength red thanks to ripe red cherries, a herbaceous element and convincing tannins.

Wednesday's Domaine Red 0.5%

Score: 70/100

Wednesday's Domaine starts with de-alcoholised tempranillo and then blends this base wine with additional natural flavours to compensate for the removed alcohol.

It seems to have done the trick, with testers describing the nose as “rich and complex”, with notes of red berries and spice. It's a little lighter on the palate, however, with more sour cherry coming through on the finish.

Thomson & Scott Noughty Rouge 0%

Score: 70/100

Made with South African syrah grapes, the Noughty range avoids using unnecessary sugars, clocking up just 14 calories a glass, making it far from naughty.

Flavour-wise, you can expect a more savoury style of wine — think notes of blackcurrant leaf, tobacco and leather — alongside red and black fruit.

Score: 70/100

Not sure alcohol-free wine is for you? This budget-friendly bottle from Sainsbury's allows you to dip your toe in the water, with plenty of change from five pounds. You can expect pronounced blackberry notes, currants, and a long-lasting, sweet finish.

Score: 81/100

Looking for an alcohol-free alternative to your beloved sauvignon blanc? Look no further. This inexpensive white has all the tropical fruit flavour you’d expect from this grape, however it’s a touch sweeter than the real deal. Serve well-chilled and pair with everything from roast chicken to spicy food.

Score: 80/100

Coming a close second is this Spanish de-alcoholised sauvignon blanc from British brand Adnams. The flavour profile leans towards juicy white peach, honeysuckle and baked apples, which lends itself well to all-day easy drinking.

Score: 77/100

Gewurztraminer tends to be a complex grape with a powerful nose, and our panel found this well-balanced wine to be no exception.

Perfectly refreshing when served chilled, it opens with lemon and elderflower, moving towards asparagus on the finish. There’s certainly no need to be cautious around this one.

Torres Natureo Muscat 0%

Score: 77/100

This muscat impressed our panel with its intense palate of candied lemon, ripe peach and orange blossom. Velvety smooth, we’d recommend pairing this sweeter style with nuttier cheeses like comté or gouda for a post-dinner treat.

Zeno Alcohol-Liberated White

Score: 76/100

Our panel gave crisp, clean Zeno the thumbs up for its beautiful tropical fruit palate. The combination of stone fruit and lychee proved popular, and would pair well with seafood and spicy food.

Wednesday's Domaine White

Score: 75/100

If full-strength chenin blanc is your usual go-to white wine, we think this — made from Spanish airen grapes — would make a satisfying stand-in.

It's light and fruity without being overly sweet or cloying, with hints of vanilla, apple, melon and pear adding to its fresh appeal.

Score: 74/100

Eisberg hits all the classic sauvignon blanc notes, with opening aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle and elderflower, while gooseberry helps to bring both bite and balance. Delicious paired with white fish dishes such as crispy cod and pearl barley risotto.

Score: 73/100

From the same range as the Sainsbury's alcohol-free red (above), this well-priced collection is a great way of testing out if non-alcoholic wine is for you. This white is soft and creamy, and while we'd say it's better suited to those that enjoy a sweeter style of wine, there's a light minerality there too.

Carl Jung Semi-Dry Riesling White Wine 0.2%

Score: 73/100

Our testing panel felt this semi-dry riesling was a great example of the non-alcoholic category. Hearty lemon, gooseberry and elderflower is balanced by a touch of sweetness and acidity, with a pleasingly smooth mouthfeel for everyday drinking.

Score: 70/100

Unlike anything else on test, this bottle from Daring Cellars delivered a sharp kick with great complexity — almost reminiscent of a biodynamic wine or cider. The initial sweetness is well-balanced with delectable acidity and minerality; chill right down and serve over long lunches for ultimate refreshment.