Sober October 2026: We've found the 19 best non-alcoholic wines that are actually worth drinking

Score: 82/100

Made with Sicilian grapes, this aromatic white wine is full of fresh, vibrant flavours such as bright citrus, peach and grapefruit. It’s on the sweeter side, which appealed to some, with a bit of acidity to lift. Come Monday morning, you’ll have zero regret that you switched to this the night before.

Score: 81/100

Gewurztraminer tends to be a complex grape with a powerful floral nose, and our panel found this well-balanced wine to be no exception. Perfectly refreshing when served chilled, it opens with rose and honeysuckle, moving towards a hint of spice on the finish. There’s certainly no need to be cautious around this one.

Score: 80/100

Eisberg’s alcohol-free chardonnay may be a little sweeter than its full-strength counterpart, but there are still satisfying notes of lemon sherbet, warming vanilla and peach, like you might find in the real deal.

Overall, our testing panel found this white wine had interesting complexity. Try it with creamy chicken pasta, or risotto.

Score: 77/100

This muscat impressed our panel with its intense palate of candied lemon, ripe peach and orange blossom. Velvety smooth, we’d recommend pairing this sweeter style with nuttier cheeses like comté or gouda for a post-dinner treat.

Score: 76/100

Our panel gave crisp, clean Zeno the thumbs up for its beautiful tropical fruit palate. The combination of stone fruit and lychee proved popular, and would pair well with seafood and spicy food.

Score: 75/100

If full-strength chenin blanc is your usual go-to white wine, we think this — made from Spanish airen grapes — would make a satisfying stand-in.

It's light and fruity without being overly sweet or cloying, with hints of vanilla, apple, melon and pear adding to its fresh appeal.

Score: 71/100

Made from French colombard grapes – a wine known for its crisp, refreshing acidity and fruity flavour – this non-alcoholic version is every bit as easy drinking and light-bodied. A citrus-spiked thirst-quencher for long, hot sunny days.

Score: 84/100

If rosé is your go-to wine of choice, we think you’ll love this alcohol-free version. You can expect refreshing notes of grapefruit, strawberry, peaches and cream, and while it is a little sweet, it’s delicious served cold, or with a splash of soda water and a grapefruit garnish.

Score: 83/100

A new release from Daylesford’s Leoube range, this elegant non-alcoholic rosé delivers everything we love about the brand’s pale pink Provence sips – think ripe strawberry, juicy apricot and mouth-watering acidity – minus the alcohol.

Score: 83/100

Made from syrah and cabernet sauvignon grapes, this fabulously fruity rosé bursts out of the glass with lemon zest, peach and cranberry. The red fruit builds to perfectly emulate a regular rosé with depth, making it very worthy of a place at the table.

Score: 82/100

Made from premium primitivo grapes grown in Puglia, our joint winning red displays notes of stewed plums and prunes, with a hint of vanilla, and a touch of cooking spice on the finish. Enjoy alone or team with a cheeseboard.

Score: 82/100

Our testers were wowed by this authentic non-alcoholic red wine, made from a blend of tempranillo and petit verdot grapes (the latter typically being found in classic Bordeaux blends).

It smelt identical to the real deal, with deep, earthy notes of blackcurrant and leather. And it even managed to replicate the tannins, with a compote-style fruitiness, and hints of vanilla and black pepper. Impressive stuff!

Score: 77/100

Aged for 12 months, this blend of merlot and shiraz grapes is full of juicy red fruit, with cherry, plum and blackberry at the fore. A touch of warm spice (think clove, cinnamon and black pepper) brings balance, for what our panel deemed a “convincing” red wine replacement.

Score: 77/100

In joint second place is Wolf Blass, with this well priced bottle of alcohol-free shiraz. Bursting with dark fruit, such as blackcurrant and plums, alongside spicy notes of clove, pepper and olive, this smooth red wine is a real winter warmer and would pair perfectly with meaty stews.

Score: 76/100

This is priced like a full-strength bottle, but is it worth the splurge? Our experts enjoyed the notes of vanilla-flecked cherry, intense blackcurrant, and a twist of black pepper. There are some decent tannins – something that’s not easy to replicate without alcohol – and while it’s not overly complex, it will certainly step-up next time you need a non-alcoholic glass with steak and chips.

Score: 72/100

Merlot tends to be an easy drinking choice at the best of times, and this budget-friendly bottle is every bit as soft and light as your regular red. At its heart, you’ll find fresh red cherry, making it a great match for roasted veggies and tomato-based dishes.