Last month, we introduced you to our new Oceano Zero non alcoholic wine. This month, we’re excited to give you an update on the formulation of those wines.
We’re working with BevZero on this process and, a couple of weeks ago, we visited them for two days of wine tasting and adjusting. These non alcoholic wines were made and aged just like our regular wines, and then dealcoholized. The finished wines will actually be 0.5% alcohol by volume—about the same as kombucha. Keeping a trace of the alcohol lets us preserve as much of the wine’s flavors and aromas as possible.
The Non Alcoholic Wine Formulation Process
We spent a day on the Chardonnay and a day on the Pinot Noir, focusing on acid/sweetness balance, mouthfeel, and flavor correction. We ended up adding some natural flavors of orange blossom for the Chardonnay and rhubarb for the Pinot Noir, which we were missing after the dealcoholization. This meticulous process ensures that we create non alcoholic wine that maintains the complexity and richness you expect from Oceano Wines.
One of the most interesting parts of the process was seeing our flavors and aromas, which had been removed from the wine, isolated and captured in bottles to be returned later. The capturing of those compounds is made possible with a combination of low temperatures, brief residence times, and very thin, turbulent films. This advanced technique helps us create the best non alcoholic wine by preserving the intricate flavors and aromas.
Next Steps
The next step is to blend the rest of the barrels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir according to the formulations we made last week, dealcoholize them, filter them, and bottle them. They will be bottled in 750ml glass with screw caps and labeled with FDA-approved nutritional panels and complete ingredient lists. We will hold the bottles for 30 days before releasing them to customers.
By staying true to our commitment to quality and innovation, we aim to offer the best non alcoholic wine that caters to those seeking mindful drinking options without compromising on taste. To purchase our non alcoholic wine online, check out our shop.
