First, I am alcoholic and former wine-snob. I lived in Europe for many years and loved me some wines! I preferred drier reds like Medoc and a good and tart Chianti the best.
I don't mind being sober but I can tell you I often miss drinking something other than coffee, tea, soft-drinks, mineral and tonic water. I will occasionally have a good N/A beer like Thomasbrau --especially with something like fruit, cheese and crackers. Complex foods. But no alcohol products.
Last night I celebrated Christmas with a marvelous Prime Rib. I purchased the Arial for the au jus as well an an accompaniment to dinner. It was really, really a nice change.
The Cabernet Sauvignon has a nice bouquet and there are some decent notes on the tongue. The wine certainly doesn't have "legs" and might be a tad thin due to the removal of alcohol. It is superior to some really low-crappy "real" wines I've had. It is what it is though N/A.
I can see buying a bottle of it maybe monthly to pair with a good meal (that's a big change from drinking a bottle a night and then some LOL). If you're teetering on the wagon be careful.
I found the 1-star and 2-star ratings UNHELPFUL. Hope this helps.
First to let you know where I am coming from:
I am not a big drinker and currently not drinking at all as I am trying to get pregnant. It's not unusual for me to make nonalcoholic drinks just to be "festive" (i.e. mix soda water, OJ with lime) when my husband drinks. However, thought it may be nice to have a glass of nonalcoholic wine once in awhile. So coming from this point of view my expectations aren't too high for a decent nonalcoholic drink.
After reviewing Ariel's website there was a pretty big sell on their Award winning wines, how they have actually beat alcoholic wines, how it is not grape juice but made for those who like fermented taste of grapes...with that information, I figured I may as well try it.
What a mistake. While the Cabernet has a deep purple color, the taste is significantly watered down grape juice that leaves a bad taste in your mouth (in more ways then one). I tried to like it & even tried to chill the bottle. Whether you drink warm or chilled, this bottle is just not pleasant. You could create the same taste with 1/4 grape juice and 3/4 water. I wish there was a satisfaction guarantee do I could get my $7+ back!
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The wine has a horrible chemical rubbery after-taste. Presumably a result of the process which extracts the alcohol.
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I'm pregnant and cannot drink alcohol. I like wine that isn't chilled and if you get this I recommend you chill it fully before trying it. If not it tastes like watered down, very bland wine. When chilled, it tastes like grape juice with not enough sugar in it. I will buy sparkling cider instead for my Xmas party.
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Because of health reasons I can no longer drink wine with alcohol. I bought a bottle of the Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon and it was like grape juice that had gone bad.
Don't waste your money on this.
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