Faux Wine Melange Rouge

I've had a lot of NA reds and they taste either like vinegar or grape juice. This one is light-bodied but has a lot of complexity. Easy to drink. Good with a little chill.

A lot of complexity considering how light-bodied it is. It's more pinot noir weight. It was still satisfying for a weeknight. I preferred it a little cold.

Lighter bodied but still has good tannins and a lot of darker fruits. I enjoyed it slightly chilled with some grilled pork chops.

Finding a good NA Red alternative is tough. While this isn't quite like a cabernet it's still tasty with the blackberry and black currant and touch of smoke. I enjoyed it slightly chilled.

Like the other wines in the collection, this one is also very well-balanced in notes and how they progress from red fruits to ripe grapes. Look up safflower in its different variations and uses -literally, for hundreds of years- and you'll better understand why this is a sophisticated blend for a wine without the alcohol content. I did the traditional thing of testing it with red meats and red sauce pasta, and it holds very well with both, but it is also very good for chicken dishes. If you enjoy super-spicy foods, maybe those are a bit much for the delicate bouquet in this one, IMO.