Drinks at 0.5% ABV or less

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We taste the glass and record whether alcohol was removed or the drink was never alcoholic. A named method is printed when a source supports it.

Karl Hill’s personal selection

The Shortlist

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My favorite nonalcoholic wines, selected for character, value, and pleasure in the glass.

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91/100

Standout

Wine · Pinot Noir · <0.5% ABV · $30+

A powerful, expressive Pinot Noir with dark red fruit, pronounced tannin, and an unusually persistent finish. The frame is still thin, but the wine has aroma, depth, and enough structure to make the compromise feel worthwhile.

Dealcoholized Vacuum distillation

91/100

Standout

Wine · Cabernet Sauvignon · <0.5% ABV · Under $20

A Cabernet with a clear varietal line: cassis and cedar stay identifiable from the aroma through a long finish. The flavor is still easy to recall, and the glass is one to pour again.

Dealcoholized Spinning cone

89/100

Standout

Editor’s Pick

Oddbird

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Wine · 0.0% ABV · $20–$29

One of the more convincing dealcoholized reds in the cellar: dark berries and savory spice, real tannin, and a dry earthy close. Not heavy — but it drinks like a southern French blend, not juice.

Dealcoholized Vacuum distillation

The Dry List

Three bottles. One verified claim. One worth buying.

Issue 2, 1 Nov 2026, from Karl Hill. The bottle worth buying is Luminara Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

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From these glasses: Spinning Cone vs Vacuum Distillation for Nonalcoholic Wine

84/100

Wine · Sparkling rosé · <0.5% ABV · $20–$29

A well-balanced sparkling rosé whose fine mousse and clear raspberry character give it polish. Convincingly wine-like, with modest complexity and an easy, refreshing appeal. The harmony earns. The narrow range is why it stops there.

Dealcoholized Vacuum distillation

81/100

Wine · Sparkling · <0.5% ABV · Under $20

A balanced, straightforward sparkling wine, offering apple-led fruit, floral detail and a crisp finish. Enjoyable and easy to return to, though its modest complexity gives less reason to seek out another bottle.

Dealcoholized

84/100

Wine · Sparkling rosé · 0.0% ABV · $20–$29

An enjoyable sparkling rosé. Smooth texture, a refreshing balance, and a raspberry line you can follow are the strengths. Floral detail supports the fruit, and sweetness stays measured. Consistency is the limit: worth pouring again, and a second bottle is likely rather than sure.

Dealcoholized Vacuum distillation

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Märzen lagers and pumpkin ales from the glasses we tasted.