ONES+ Red 2021

Deborah Podurgiel rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Given that drinking habits are changing from wines with alcohol to low or no alcohol, I do get many questions now about how the latter tastes. If they are sweet, have body and how do they de-alcoholize the wines? Do they use chemicals? etc. De-alcoholized wines are a different product entirely from wine with alcohol and are just as complex and tasty but in a different way. Essentially, you need to try them for yourself and if you are celebrating dry or dryish January, it's a perfect time to try them.

Released this week (ships January 31 2024), ONES+ Cabernet Merlot 2022 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. I tasted the Cabernet Sauvignon which is produced from 100% Cab Sauv. grapes sourced from southern British Columbia. This Cab is dry, full-bodied with black currant, a hint of raspberry, subtle spicy flavours, savoury on the palate with balanced acidity to match. It’s perfect on its own or paired with barbequed meats and give it a light chill prior to pouring it with chops and steaks from the grill.

I enjoyed half of a bottle on its own (guilt free at .05% abv and 15 calories per regular 125 ml pour) with the balance of the wine, lightly chilled, with a veggie pizza and it was a refreshing match to it as well! Tasted January 2024.

Tyler Harlton and Chris Pagliocchini are the winemakers and producers of ONES+ de-alcoholized wines created from 100% British Columbia wine made from grapes sourced from several wine regions in B.C. To find out more about their wines, contact them at ONES+