What is a proxy wine? | Alcohol Free Alternative
Not heard the term 'proxy wine' before, or unsure what the difference is between a non-alcoholic wine, a de-alcoholized wine, and a proxy wine? No worries, we've got you covered! Read more below to learn more about proxy wines which are quickly growing in popularity...
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Proxy wine VS alcohol-free wine
‘Proxy wines’ are alcohol alternatives that are designed to mimic the taste and characteristics of traditional alcoholic wines.
Whereas many alcohol free or de-alcoholised wines are typically created by removing the alcohol from wine (through methods like distillation or reverse osmosis), we find this de-alcoholization process drastically changes the taste of the wine - and the flavors, aromas, and balance of the original wine is sadly lost (and it is quite a mechanical process, not very natural...)
Proxy wines, on the other hand, are carefully created to mimic the acidity, body, and tannin of wine, but without the alcohol - these are far more (and better, in our opinion) than de-alcoholized wines!
Whereas (natural) wine is made of just grapes, proxy wines are made by blending fruits, fruits, teas, spices, and often complex ferments from Kombucha or Kefir bases, giving the proxy wine layers of complexity and length of finish without the alcohol.
NOTE: As the Proxy wines are technically fermented.. they do have 0.4-0.5% alcohol. Don't worry - this is the same amount of alcohol as a RIPE BANANA!
Whereas many alcohol free or de-alcoholised wines are typically created by removing the alcohol from wine (through methods like distillation or reverse osmosis), we find this de-alcoholization process drastically changes the taste of the wine - and the flavors, aromas, and balance of the original wine is sadly lost (and it is quite a mechanical process, not very natural...)
Proxy wines, on the other hand, are carefully created to mimic the acidity, body, and tannin of wine, but without the alcohol - these are far more (and better, in our opinion) than de-alcoholized wines!
Whereas (natural) wine is made of just grapes, proxy wines are made by blending fruits, fruits, teas, spices, and often complex ferments from Kombucha or Kefir bases, giving the proxy wine layers of complexity and length of finish without the alcohol.
NOTE: As the Proxy wines are technically fermented.. they do have 0.4-0.5% alcohol. Don't worry - this is the same amount of alcohol as a RIPE BANANA!
Artisanal proxy wines made with Kombucha or Kefir!
With demand for 'Alcohol Alternatives' being higher than ever, proxy wines are experiencing a surge of popularity and this is reflected in the artisanal quality of some of the products out there today - some producers even teaming up with renowned restaurants to create the perfect gastronomy-inspired blend.
Some of the most popular proxy wine producers include MURI, Gnista, and Arensbak, and include delicious high-quality ingredients like gooseberries, toasted hay, pine sap, pickled pinecones, lavender, chili, pink peppercorn, sour cherries, and sometimes a juice of a fruit, but not usually grape juice as this is too sweet.
Made with a Kefir or Kombucha base, these proxy wines can have a nicely fermented taste to them, similar to a natural wine. f you’re craving a complex beverage to celebrate or pair with food - or just enjoy on its own - we highly recommend you check out our high-quality proxy wine selection!
Some of the most popular proxy wine producers include MURI, Gnista, and Arensbak, and include delicious high-quality ingredients like gooseberries, toasted hay, pine sap, pickled pinecones, lavender, chili, pink peppercorn, sour cherries, and sometimes a juice of a fruit, but not usually grape juice as this is too sweet.
Made with a Kefir or Kombucha base, these proxy wines can have a nicely fermented taste to them, similar to a natural wine. f you’re craving a complex beverage to celebrate or pair with food - or just enjoy on its own - we highly recommend you check out our high-quality proxy wine selection!