Cabernet Sauvignon

Red is the hardest category to get right without alcohol, since alcohol carries much of the body and warmth a Cabernet depends on. Jøyus works around it by aging on American oak, which is where the vanilla undertones and the structure come from, then removing the alcohol gently enough to keep the aromatics intact. The tannins survive the process, and that grip is what makes this drink like wine rather than grape juice. Expect ripe dark berries, aged oak and vanilla, with enough complexity to reward slow sipping. Under 0.5% ABV and 25 calories per serving. It picked up a Silver medal at one of the older international wine competitions, which is rare for a dealcoholized red. Open it for a cold night, a strong cheese, and a book you actually want to finish.