Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table with These Non-Alcoholic Wines
Nov 19, 2024
Giving Thanks for Alcohol-removed Wines
by MO and Heather Lowe
As we prepare for our journey's home to family and friends, launching into old cookbooks for the dressing recipe, we are inclined to savor a sip of wine. Planning for Thanksgiving can be an epic challenge of making things "just right." From exactly how many hours per pound to roast a turkey to making sure that all types of cranberry sauce (canned and homemade) are covered. Thankfully, now that there are so many delicious alcohol-removed wines on the market, we can sip to our hearts content without consequence or complications.
If this is your first holiday without alcohol or you just want a little direction on the best choice for the occasion, we have put together a list of our favorites to make things a bit easier.
MO's wine picks for Thanksgiving:
- Sovi-Wild Child Orange wine: For those on the fence about Rose wine, this has a delightful hue like Rose, but due to its extra time with the skin, has a beautiful warm tannic finish that leaves you wanting more. This sparkling wine is the perfect pairing with turkey and all the rest.
- Oddbird Blanc de Blancs: One of the most versatile wines around. Bubbly, dry, and flavorful—this is a go-to for celebrations.
- Yours Red Blend: A solid choice for red alcohol-removed wine. It has well-rounded acidity, is not sweet, and is full-bodied with a satisfying finish.
- St. Vivianna Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon: It's hard to choose between the two. For white wine drinkers, the Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, dry, and refreshing. The Cabernet is rich and luxuriously full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit. With both at the table, you will fulfill all your guests' needs.
- Joyus sparkling Rose: delightfully light and not too sweet, with delicate bubbles that are not overpowering. A fine choice for sparkling rose.
Heather’s wine picks for Thanksgiving:
- Gruvi DrySecco is my top pick. This wine is unanimously the most favorite alcohol-free libation in my INSIDER community. My friends and family are both folks that drink alcohol and folks that don't, and all of them love this semi-dry, floral, and tart carbonated wine. It’s perfect with charcuterie and for toasting special occasions. With over 1,000 5-star reviews and the lowest price wine on this list, it is the best value and perfect wine to serve a crowd. I love the individual servings, and it’s also great to mix mocktails. It is gluten-free, sulfate-free, and only 50 calories. Yes, I know, the perfect wine does exist, and it’s Gruvi DrySecco.
- Prima Pavé Rosé Brut I am not normally a rosé fan like Mo, but this brut is so good. The bottle comes from Italy and looks gorgeous on any table. Maybe that’s why it’s a top pick at Williams Sonoma! I love the effervescent flavor. This medal-winning wine has no added sugar, colors or chemicals. Cheers to that! It is handcrafted using a blend of my favorite varietals; no wonder I love it: Italian Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer grapes that express the complex character. Rosé Brut is a crisp, light classic that's ideal for holiday meals and year-round celebrations.
- Serena 0.0 Sauvignon Blanc This gorgeous bottle comes from a renowned winemaking Torres family. The winemakers span over 151 years and 5 generations. They are known for high-quality wines made with a commitment to sustainability. This one comes from Chile. I taste tested with my sober gal pals and every single one of us liked this one best of all the wine we sampled on our retreat. It can be hard to find, but put in a request on the website and see if you can get your hands on this before turkey time!
- Gruvi Sangria My opinion of non-alcoholic reds is pretty low. It was my drink of choice as a drinker and I haven’t been able to find a good replacement. For more on this, see my blog, Are Alcohol-Free Drinks a Tool or a Trigger? However, this one is getting adding to the list as the only red because I love it that much. It tastes nothing like cheap, chemical-filled wines I used to get by the magnum when I was drinking alcohol. The main difference to me is that this red is sparkling without being sweet. Unlike the other reds I have consumed, this one is served chilled. This wine has the most unique flavor and is my ultimate favorite more than any other. I was never a fan of sangria when I drank alcohol, but I am a huge fan of this one. I am not alone in this. Gruvi Sangria has a gold medal from the International Wine and Spirits Competition and is recognized as one of the best non-alc wines globally. The cinnamon, clove, and fall flavors make this the perfect wine to serve in goblets at your Thanksgiving table. If you’re looking for a red, immediately add to cart.
5. OddBird Blanc de Blancs This wine made both Mo’s and my list so I have to say it is the absolute best on the list. It is modern and dry, liberated from alcohol. It is a bit pricey and worth it for the high complexity and delicate bubbles. Flavors include crisp apple, honey, and lime. This is my all-time favorite wine. A special and sophisticated treat you will be proud to serve. This one is for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. With different palettes, both Mo and I agree on Oddbird Blanc de Blancs.
Your table will be instantly elevated from these non-alcoholic options.
