Alcohol Free Wine...

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  • ouryear002
    ouryear002 Posts: 325 Member
    It's pretty nasty. Honestly, just drink something else. You know what is surprisingly good? Seltzer with vinegar.

    Say WHAT?!?!:noway: Where did you even hear about seltzer with vinegar?
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Why is the concept of someone not wanting alcohol so strange?

    It's not strange, being a server I see a lot stranger things then this lol. I personally think if I want wine I want wine with all the calories and I only drink wine when I need my mind to shut up or I am rewarding myself, because I don't let myself drink wine normally and it's a treat for me. So if I'm gong to drink it, I personally am gonna have it with all the calories in it. Wine helps me relax. To each their own though, if someone wants to drink a virgin alcoholic beverage then go right on. I personally will not order a virgin margarita unless I'm pregnant or a virgin daiquiri if I want one I want it for a reason.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Alcohol free wine/beer
    Walking cats outside
    sweaters on dogs

    All things that should not exist.

    ^^^^Win!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    What is everyone's thoughts on alcohol free wine?? Anyone tried and can recommend a nice white or red?

    Someone has probably already beat me to this, but, isn't that more commonly known as grape juice?
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    More importantly, where can I find calorie free wine WITH alcohol?!

    If you find the answer to this, please share! I would probably be wine-o-holic though if this were to come about.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Wouldn't that just be juice?

    No, alcohol free wines are fermented like a regular wine and the then the alcohol is removed. I had one a few years ago that was a palatable dry red (don't remember the name offhand).

    I just don't get that. To me, wine smells and tastes nasty. What's the point in drinking something that doesn't taste good, when you could just drink regular juice.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    That's as wrong as fat free cheese.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    The alcohol in wine is what adds that particular flavor, so wine without alcohol is not going to taste like that wine anymore.
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    As someone who homebrews beer, I'm curious as to how they removed the alcohol. Hmm.. Time to research.

    TO THE INTERNETS!
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Alcohol free wine/beer
    Walking cats outside
    sweaters on dogs

    All things that should not exist.

    :drinker:
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    ~chuckling~
    My first reaction was 'why?' though, like non-alcoholic beer there are reasons for some people.

    I just would not be one of them.
  • tajmel
    tajmel Posts: 401 Member
    Juice is wine before fermentation, alcohol free wine is fermented juice with the alcohol removed. It's like you're saying grape juice with a splash of vodka is actually wine. Alcohol isn't the only product or effect of fermentation.
  • RachMartin
    RachMartin Posts: 44 Member
    Why is the concept of someone not wanting alcohol so strange?
    It's strange to drink an alcoholic drink with the alcohol removed. If you don't want alcohol then drink something else.

    Someone can enjoy the taste of wine or beer and not want the alcohol.

    Mooser you are sooooo right, I love the taste of a nice glass of wine or even a beer but I hate how calorific it is or how inconvenient it is if you have to drive etc but while like a glass with your dinner.

    Please check out the following website - it is actual wine and not Shloer or another fruit juice - it is award winning - we are about to order some :-)

    http://www.arielvineyards.com/wines.html

    ENJOY!!!!!!! :D x x
  • coloradocami
    coloradocami Posts: 368 Member
    I have not found any that I like, but I would love to! :smile:
  • yankeegrl67
    yankeegrl67 Posts: 20
    More importantly, where can I find calorie free wine WITH alcohol?!

    What she said.
  • RachMartin
    RachMartin Posts: 44 Member
    Abbey I just posted a link for you but here it is again incase you didn't see it - I like you love the taste of wine but not the hangover / calorie content :-)

    http://www.arielvineyards.com/wines.html

    Cheers!! ;-) Rach x x
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I love wine and would not drink it without alcohol, but my mother is a recovering alcoholic (25 years sober now), and she is one who would appreciate trying this wine. She's had O'Douls also.
  • NBabi91
    NBabi91 Posts: 270 Member
    My mom tried it and did not enjoy it lol. So i never have
  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    You mean Welch's Grape Juice :) Haha.
  • kaittx13
    kaittx13 Posts: 88 Member
    Wouldn't that just be juice?

    i had the same exact thought when i saw the name of the post. lol
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I would drink it. I love wine, but alcohol does not love me (and enhances my traces of idiocy!). So I would drink something that looks/tastes like wine, but contains no alcohol. Straight grape juice is too heavy.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I hear welches makes some good alcohol free wine.. (unfermented grape juice..)
  • ekking69
    ekking69 Posts: 44
    I see the general consensus is why waste your time. Which I agree with and my mother would agree as well! She was recently diagnosed with cancer and while going through chemo, she is not allowed to enjoy her glass of wine. So to feel like she is, she is drinking alcohol free wine. And NOT ENJOYING IT AT ALL. It's a waste. It's a psychological thing only. I say, skip it entirely. Either enjoy the glass, or seriously, have the grape juice and lighten that up with some seltzer. :)
  • Cassaaaaandra
    Cassaaaaandra Posts: 184 Member
    this is my choice... 1637D6A3-1D09-3519-ADA231F0C1F8D049.jpg&h=430&w=280

    I love this stuff.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Why is the concept of someone not wanting alcohol so strange?

    it's not. The OP asked for opinions on alcohol free wine and they got them. If you can't have alcohol, then don't.
  • banger711
    banger711 Posts: 18 Member
    Drinking alcohol free wine is like mentally masterbating, why bother?
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Why is the concept of someone not wanting alcohol so strange?
    it's not. The OP asked for opinions on alcohol free wine and they got them. If you can't have alcohol, then don't.

    I guess it's one thing to say you'd never try it and another to tell someone else if they can't have alcohol, they shouldn't have wine and beer sans the alcohol. I drink regular coffee, but I don't tell those who can't have caffeine they should just not have any coffee.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    lambrini light sparkling wine 40 cals a glass and 5.5% alcohol
  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    The alcohol in wine is what adds that particular flavor, so wine without alcohol is not going to taste like that wine anymore.
    True, but there are also many other factors that contribute to the flavor of wine. Much more important than the alcohol itself. Age of grapes, barrel wood, fruits, herbs, spices, type of grape, location of vineyard, weather. Alcohol is just a tiny part of what makes wine wine. :) I drink it for the flavors and because it is so interesting how the grape can make that kind of thing :) I do not drink it specifically for the buzz or to get drunk. I do like a slightly dry wine, but it would be interesting to see how they achieve a dry wine without the production of alcohol from the fruit sugars.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    Why is the concept of someone not wanting alcohol so strange?
    it's not. The OP asked for opinions on alcohol free wine and they got them. If you can't have alcohol, then don't.

    I guess it's one thing to say you'd never try it and another to tell someone else if they can't have alcohol, they shouldn't have wine and beer sans the alcohol. I drink regular coffee, but I don't tell those who can't have caffeine they should just not have any coffee.

    this is a good point.

    Mind you, I'd never drink decaf myself.

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