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Alcohol-free wine sales are climbing fast, and the judges just proved why
Nearly 200 alcohol-free wines won medals as industry research found U.S. volume grew 23% annually from 2019 to 2024.
- At a major international blind-tasting competition, a pinot noir won Best Red Wine and a riesling won Best White Wine, with judges awarding medals to nearly 200 alcohol-free wines across all styles.
- Winemakers have long struggled to produce alcohol-free versions of red and aromatic white wines, as dealcoholizing strips out volatile compounds responsible for Aroma and structure. This year's results suggest that production barrier is finally breaking down.
- Industry research shows no-alcohol wine volume in the United States grew at a 23% compound annual rate between 2019 and 2024. Millennials represent the largest share of these buyers across tracked markets.
- Most Drinkers are not abandoning alcohol entirely, instead choosing no-, low-, and full-strength wine depending on the occasion. This forces alcohol-free options to compete directly against full-strength bottles in the same consumer's fridge.
- Despite rapid expansion, rising Price sensitivity and higher consumer expectations around taste could limit future category growth. Producers must balance these quality demands with affordability to sustain current momentum.
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Alcohol-free wine sales are climbing fast, and the judges just proved why
A pinot noir just won Best Red Wine, and a riesling just won Best White Wine, at a major international blind-tasting competition for alcohol-free wine. ... Read moreThe post Alcohol-free wine sales are climbing fast, and the judges just proved…
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