Wolffer Non Alcoholic Rose

Wolffer's Non Alcoholic Rosé is a dealcoholized pink wine, so it's built to be served and judged like a rosé rather than like a soft drink. The label doesn't name a grape blend or vintage, so the notes below describe how non-alcoholic rosés in this style usually behave. Expect red-berry fruit such as strawberry, raspberry and red cherry, with a citrus or melon edge and perhaps a floral lift. The body is typically lighter and a little softer than a standard rosé, because the alcohol that normally gives weight and a warm finish is absent. Tannin and oak should be minimal to none. Most of the structure comes from acidity, which keeps the wine crisp and dry-leaning or off-dry depending on how much residual sugar the producer left in. The finish tends to be short to medium and clean. Serve it well chilled, around 6 to 8°C (43 to 46°F), which is about three hours in the refrigerator or thirty minutes in an ice bucket. Cold temperatures keep the acidity bright and stop any residual sweetness from feeling heavy. If it warms in the glass, the fruit can turn flat and sugary, so pour smaller amounts and keep the bottle on ice. Decanting isn't needed. There are no tannins to soften and no sediment to separate, and extra air only dulls the delicate aromatics. A standard white wine glass, or a rosé glass with a slightly tapered rim, concentrates the berry and citrus aromas better than a flute or a wide tumbler. If the bottle is sparkling, which you should confirm on the label, a tulip-shaped flute or a small white wine glass will hold the bubbles and the aroma better. At the table, this style suits foods that are usually matched with dry rosé. Good choices include a tomato and mozzarella salad, grilled shrimp, salmon with a lemon-herb crust, sushi, charcuterie with a mild cured ham, and goat cheese on toast. Light Mediterranean dishes with olive oil, basil or citrus work particularly well because the wine's acidity echoes them. Heavily spiced or very sweet dishes will overwhelm it. Treat it as a drink-now bottle. Non-alcoholic wines lack the alcohol, and in most cases the tannin, that carries a wine through years of cellaring, and their charm is freshness. Keep it in a cool, dark spot, refrigerate it after opening, and finish the bottle within a few days for the best flavor.