Non-Alcoholic Wines for the Holidays

There’s something special about every holiday. Whether it’s a fun and unique tradition among friends or just the chance to spend extra time with family, holidays are a great time to relax and kick back with our favorite drinks and foods. However, if you’re looking to avoid the effects of alcohol, you might think your options are limited. At Joe Canal’s, we have a large selection of non-alcoholic wine that can pair with holiday foods just like their alcoholic counterparts.

Summer Holidays

July 4th is a celebration of America and its freedoms. The holiday is often known as a day for grilling meats. If you’re looking to grill up some hamburgers, medium-bodied red wine is a good choice. Some non-alcoholic options that will pair well with this meal are non-alcoholic merlots and non-alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon.

July 4th isn’t the only warm-weather holiday, however. Memorial Day and Labor Day are two other holidays that typically bring people together at this time of year. Whether you are having a small gathering or a big party, you’ll want to have non-alcoholic options that can be paired well with other types of meat. If you’re smoking or barbecuing ribs or brisket, offer beverages that are sweet and fruit-forward. Some good options are non-alcoholic Zinfandels, Shirazes, Pinot Noirs, and Beaujolais.

Fall Favorites

When it comes to fall gatherings, Thanksgiving stands above the rest. More importantly, more than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is dedicated to food. That means you’ll want to have alcohol-free wine available for you and your guests. Thanksgiving is mainly known for turkey, but the type of turkey you’re serving may impact the non-alcoholic wine you provide.

Zinfandel pairs well with dark meat turkey in particular because of its bold and rich flavor, while Pinot Noir works well with either white or dark meat. The varietal also goes great with cranberry dishes and mashed potatoes.

After Thanksgiving dinner, the desserts come out. You should consider pulling out a bottle of non-alcoholic rosé. These offerings have a crisp, fruity flavor that goes well with berry flavors and other sweet dishes as you look for something a little lighter after a heavy meal.

Winter Holidays

The festive time toward the end of the year is one of the best times to celebrate. It’s also a great opportunity to bring out non-alcoholic wines. When it comes to Christmas, there are many different foods that may be prepared. If your meal lines up with Thanksgiving dishes and includes turkey, mashed potatoes, and casseroles, you’ll want to grab the wines mentioned above. If pasta is a main course or a side dish, look to a California red blend to complement tomato-based sauces.

As for Hanukkah, some families will serve roasted or fried chicken, which should be accompanied by a crisp, refreshing non-alcoholic wine, like a Chardonnay. Kwanzaa meals that center around seafood will go well with non-alcoholic Pinot Grigio or Albariño.

For those who want to have non-alcoholic wine options before the meal, consider having some that go well with appetizers like cheese. If you want to offer guests a charcuterie board for them to snack on before the meal is ready, you should leave out a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine, such as a Riesling.

Let Us Help You Find Non-Alcoholic Wines You’ll Love

As the non-alcoholic wine market continues to flourish, you’ll see more and more options available, especially at stores with a selection as large as ours. At Joe Canal’s in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, you’ll find non-alcoholic wines from all over the globe, including choices from France, Italy, New Zealand, and the United States. We also provide non-alcoholic beer and non-alcoholic spirits, so you can serve guests whatever they like. We are even able to ship wine and spirits to customers throughout NJ, making getting what you need extra convenient. If you have questions about our non-alcoholic wines or any of our products, stop by our store or contact us today.