Timeless Tempranillo Red

Red is the hardest thing to pull off without alcohol, since alcohol is what carries the body, the warmth and a good share of the aroma in a red wine. Vinada's answer is Spanish Tempranillo built around ripe red cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, with a velvety texture and a rounded finish rather than any attempt at grip and tannin. Vegan, 0.0%. The producer's own pairing notes go to herb-marinated steak and grilled vegetables, and that is worth taking seriously, because a dealcoholized red wants food with smoke and salt to push against or it can read thin on its own. Serve it slightly cool, closer to cellar temperature than room temperature, which tightens the fruit and keeps it from going jammy. Expect smooth and fruit-driven. Anyone hoping for a structured Rioja substitute will be let down, and that holds true across the whole category, not just this bottle.