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Review: Joyus Non-Alcoholic Wines

Joyus Non-Alcoholic Wine Review

Headquartered in Seattle, Joyus takes great pride in being the โ€œonly sober-ownedโ€ and โ€œonly woman-owned non-alcoholic winery in the countryโ€. Its founder, 17 years sober Jessica Selander, has a personal understanding of what itโ€™s like not to โ€œdrinkโ€, and is excited about the prospect of driving cultural change โ€“ making it โ€œcomfortably normalโ€ not to drink alcohol be it for a night, a weekend, 9 months or beyond. The result โ€“ a passion to create a premium non-alcoholic wine thatโ€™s exciting to both the palate and social consciousness.

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And the results so far have been impressive.

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For the second year in a row, Joyus took homeย big-time hardwareย in the Best Non-Alcoholic wine category of The San Francisco International Wine Competition; one of the worldโ€™s most prestigious blind wine tastings since 1980. We know how hard it is to craft an award-winning non-alcoholic wine (we've done it twice ourselves), so we're extra impressed with what Joyus has managed to accomplish.ย ย 

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How can Joyus look, smell, and taste just like โ€œrealโ€ wine you ask? Simple. Joyus leverages the industryโ€™s top experts and utilizes the latest technology to gently remove the alcohol (dealcoholize the wine) without compromising quality or taste. Ready to try some? Hereโ€™s aย review of the full lineup of Joyus non-alcoholic wines:

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Joyus Non-Alcoholic Rose Review

Joyus Non-Alcoholic Rosรฉ Review

Alcohol: Less than 0.5% alcohol by volume

Calories: 75 per bottle (roughly 19 calories per 187ml serving)

Carbs: 3.7g per serving

Sugar: 3.7g per serving

Enticing aromas of just-picked watermelon,ย ripe peaches and freshย herbs lead the way to a crisp, dry palate with those same red fruits plus bright acidity and just the right amount of minerality. A great pairing for pan-seared shrimp, fresh fruit, or your favorite salad! Serve chilled.

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Joyus Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Review

Joyus Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon Review

Alcohol:ย Less than 0.5% alcohol by volume

Calories: 31 per 187ml serving

Carbs: 7.5g per serving

Sugar: 2.5g per servingย 

This beautiful, gently dealcoholized Cabernet Sauvignon leads with layers of perfectly ripe dark berries followed by notes of aged oak and hints of vanilla. The well-integrated tannins deliver a supple mid-palate leading to an enjoyably extended finish. The result is a wine with great balance, warmth and complexity.

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Joyus Non-Alcoholic Sparkling White Wine Review

Joyus Non-Alcoholic Sparkling White Wine Review

Alcohol:ย Less than 0.5% alcohol by volume

Calories: 22 per 187ml serving

Carbs: 4.5g per serving

Sugar: 4.5g per servingย 

With a rounded body and bright acidity, this sparkler is great for celebrations big and small - and the perfect bubbles for an evening with friends. Lively notes of Granny Smith apple and crisp pear energetically greet the palate followed by a refreshing, ripe melon finish. Quite delicious!

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Joyus Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rose Wine Review

Joyus Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosรฉ Review

Alcohol:ย Less than 0.5% alcohol by volume

Calories: 22 per 187ml serving

Carbs: 4.5g per serving

Sugar: 4.5g per serving

Fresh and delicately aromatic, this bubbly is bursting with flavors of ripe blackberry, juicy strawberry and citrus blossom which culminate in a wonderfully crisp finish. Great with charcuterie boards, fresh fruit, and light appetizers. An excellent bubbly that can be enjoyed year round!

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