Giesen 0 Dealcoholized Rosé
Last January, I wrote about Giesen 0 sauvignon blanc, as a rare example of a dealcoholized wine that tastes like the original. They followed up in the spring with a rosé, a pinot grigio and a red blend, then added a riesling in November. All are excellent and offer wine lovers who want to cut back (or cut out) the alcohol a viable range of wines to enjoy, and at reasonable prices. The sauvignon blanc was introduced in 2020 as an exclusive for Whole Foods Markets, but the line is now widely available, with a helpful store finder on the brand’s website. Alcohol by volume: Less than 0.5 percent. Bottle weight: 420 grams (Light).
Imported by Pacific Highway Wines. Distributed locally by Opici, RNDC in Virginia.
Studio Null Blanc Burgunder Dealcoholized Wine
Studio Null is a line of European wines that have the alcohol removed through vacuum distillation. The line is a bit pricey, but these are good wines. The Blanc Burgunder is a blend of pinot blanc and pinot gris from a producer in Nahe, Germany. It tastes just as it should, crisp and refreshing without the tooth-crushing acidity some wines feature when the alcohol is removed. ABV: Less than 0.5 percent. BW: 435 grams (Light).
Available from Studio Null and with limited national distribution.
Sokol Blosser Estate Pinot Gris 2021
Willamette Valley, Ore., $24
Oregon’s pinot gris has been overshadowed by its outstanding pinot noir and a renewed enthusiasm for chardonnay. Sokol Blosser’s estate pinot gris is a reminder that this grape and place combine to create a unique style, with more depth and body than Italian pinot grigio and less weight than the pinot gris of Alsace. Look for flavors of ripe pear and peach, tethered to granite. It will make sense when you taste it. Certified B Corp. ABV: 13.5 percent. BW: 620 grams (Average).
Distributed locally by RNDC.
Prices are approximate. For availability, check Wine.com, Wine-searcher.com and the websites of the wineries, importers or distributors.
