I had the chance to interview Patricia Heaton last week as she and her husband David launch a new line of non-alcohol wine named SOLBREA.

I was interested because I stopped drinking alcohol many years ago and Patricia quit 6 years ag and found very few non-alcohol options.

So she started her own brand which features:. 

DAYLIGHT is Solubrae's alcohol-removed Pinot Grigio, sourced from Sonoma County vineyards. It opens with citrus on the nose, moves into pear and stone fruit on the palate, and finishes with the clean mineral quality that comes from cool coastal soils. At less than 0.5% ABV and 25 calories per 5oz pour, DAYLIGHT is the wine for any hour of the day when you want something worth pouring.

SUNDOWN is Solubrae's alcohol-removed rosé, a blend of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir from California vineyards. The Pinot Grigio brings bright acidity and floral lift. The Pinot Noir adds color, body, and the berry character that makes SUNDOWN taste like a real rosé. Wild strawberry, melon, and a dry, clean finish. At less than 0.5% ABV and 35 calories per 5oz pour, SUNDOWN is built for evenings that deserve something in the glass worth noticing.

Alcohol removal is a post-fermentation process, not a substitute for fermentation. The grapes are harvested, crushed, and fermented exactly as they would be for traditional wine. The wine develops its flavor, structure, and character through that fermentation process. After fermentation is complete, a cold-temperature vacuum distillation method removes the alcohol while preserving the volatile aromatics and flavor compounds that make wine worth drinking. 

I was so intrigued I ordered two of each and got them a few days later. A family member tried it on Father's Day and LOVED it. Even took the rest of the bottle home! So Salute! to Solubrae!