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Cupcake LightHearted

Cupcake LightHearted
2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California

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Category: Low-Alcohol White Wine

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 8%
Bronze Medal
Recommended
$9

Cupcake LightHearted
2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California

Pair this wine with:

Category: Low-Alcohol White Wine

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 8%
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of cellophane wrapped green apple slices, lemongrass, candied lime, and white blossoms with a lean, soft, dry thin body and a smooth, short finish manifesting notes of lime skittles, lemongrass, mild sport pepper, and cut grass and lime. A pleasant and refreshing citrus-y lighter wine with a whisper of Sauvignon Blanc character.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: cellophane wrapped green apple slices, lemongrass, candied lime, and white blossoms
Taste Flavor: lime skittles, lemongrass, mild sport pepper, and cut grass and lime
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now
Recipes Pairing:
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A pleasant and refreshing citrus-y lighter wine with a whisper of Sauvignon Blanc character.

The Producer or Importer or Marketer

The Wine Group

The Producer or  Importer or  Marketer
4596 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA 94550
USA
1 925-456-2500

Their Portfolio

BR 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
85 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
87 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
89 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
85 101 North NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
86 101 North NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00.
85 101 North NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $5.00.
88 7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Zins, Zinfandel, Lodi 15% (USA) $15.00.
86 7 Deadly Wines 2020 7 Deadly Cab, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 14% (USA) $15.00.
87 Acquisition 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $35.00.
87 Ancient Roots NV Dark Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
86 Ancient Roots NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00.
86 Archetype 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Archetype 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
85 Archetype 2020 Pinot Noir, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
93 Archetype 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $10.00.
88 Band of Roses 2020 Rosé, Washington 12.5% (USA) $14.00.
90 Bella Figura 2021 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige DOC 12.5% (Italy) $10.00.
BR Beringer Main & Vine NV Pinot Grigio, American 13% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Beringer Main & Vine NV Rosé, California 11% (USA) $6.00.
BR Beringer Main & Vine NV White Zinfandel, California 8% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Blacklist 2019 Red Blend, California 14.5% (USA) $39.00.
89 Blacklist 2019 Red Blend, California 14.5% (USA) $12.00.
BR Bodegas Belgrano NV Malbec, Mendoza 12.5% (Argentina) $.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Brick & Cole 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Brick & Cole 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $13.00.
85 Bucket List NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Bucket List NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $6.00.
BR Bucket List NV Pinot Grigio, California 12% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Charles Smith 2021 Eve, Chardonnay, Washington 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
91 Charles Smith 2021 Boom Boom, Syrah, Washington 15.2% (USA) $14.00.
93 Charles Smith 2020 The Velvet Devil, Merlot, Washington 13.5% (USA) $14.00.
87 Charles Smith 2021 Chateau Smith, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington 14% (USA) $17.00.
94 Chloe 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige D.O.C. 12.5% (Italy) $16.00.
92 Chloe 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14% (USA) $17.00.
88 Chloe 2020 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $16.00.
94 Chloe 2019 Merlot, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
92 Chloe 2020 Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14.1% (USA) $17.00.
89 Chloe 2021 Rosé, Central Coast 13% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2019 Red No.249, California 13.5% (USA) $17.00.
91 Chloe NV Glera, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
89 Chloe 2020 Prosecco Rosé, Glera, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
93 Chloe 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $16.00.
86 Chloe 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Lucas 14% (USA) $17.00.
86 Chloe 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2021 Merlot, San Lucas 14% (USA) $17.00.
85 Chloe 2021 Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
87 Chloe 2022 Rosé, Central Coast 13% (USA) $16.00.
88 Chloe 2022 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige DOC 12.5% (Italy) $16.00.
87 Chloe NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
92 Chloe NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
BR Cloud Watcher 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Cloud Watcher 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00.
85 Cloud Watcher 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige/Etschtaler Doc 12.5% (Italy) $10.00.
87 Cloud Watcher 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
88 Cloud Watcher NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
89 Cloud Watcher 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $8.00.
88 Cloud Watcher 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $8.00.
89 Cloud Watcher 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 12.5% (USA) $8.00.
BR Cloud Watcher 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cloud Watcher 2020 Chardonnay, California 14.1% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
92 Cloud Watcher 2020 Merlot, California 14.5% (USA) $10.00.
87 Cloud Watcher 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $10.00.
86 Cloud Watcher NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $10.00.
86 Coastal Vibes NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
85 Coastal Vibes NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Coastal Vibes NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Coastal Vibes NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $4.00.
87 Coastal Vibes NV Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $4.00.
92 Coastal Vibes NV Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 12.5% (South Africa) $4.00.
86 Coastal Vibes NV Sweet Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $4.00.
88 Cocobon Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
BR Cocobon Vineyards 2020 Roasted Oak Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $5.00.
87 Cocobon Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Roasted Oak Red Blend, California 14% (USA) $5.00.
85 Cocobon Vineyards 2021 Roasted Oak Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
87 Cocobon Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
85 Cocobon Vineyards NV Dark Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $6.00.
86 Cocobon Vineyards NV Roasted Oak Red Blend, California 14% (USA) $5.00.
88 Conservancy 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
88 Conservancy 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
85 Cooper & Thief 2021 CellarMasters Select Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend, California 16% (USA) $29.00.
85 Cooper & Thief 2021 Brandy Barrel Aged, Pinot Noir, California 15.5% (USA) $29.00.
BR Cupcake 2020 Butterkissed, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
94 Cupcake 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $11.00.
88 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Peach Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
87 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Berry Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Watermelon Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Sweet Red, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Cupcake 2021 Riesling, Rheinpfalz 11% (Germany) $11.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Berry Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Peach Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
85 Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Sweet Red, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake NV Signature Sweets Watermelon Flavored Wine, Italy 5.5% (Italy) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Cupcake 2022 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14% (USA) $13.00.
88 Cupcake 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $13.00.
87 Cupcake NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $17.00.
91 Cupcake 2022 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie DOC 12.5% (Italy) $13.00.
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 8% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 8% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Rosé, California 8% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Chardonnay, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Cupcake LightHearted 2021 Rosé, California 8% (USA) $10.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Devour 2020 Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Dive Bar NV Blueberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
85 Dive Bar NV Strawberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Dive Bar NV Peach Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
85 Dive Bar NV Tropical Flavored Moscato , California 6.5% (USA) $7.00.
87 Dreaming Tree 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Dreaming Tree 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, California 14% (USA) $16.00.
89 Dreaming Tree 2021 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $16.00.
86 Earthgrown 2021 Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.1% (USA) $8.00.
86 Earthgrown 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
87 Earthgrown 2020 Red Blend, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
87 Fog Lane NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
86 Fog Lane NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
BR Gardenia 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Gardenia 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
86 Harthill Farms NV Merlot, California 13.5% (USA) $.00.
88 Harthill Farms NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
BR Hope Tree NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Hope Tree NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
92 Ivy Ridge 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $14.00.
88 Ivy Ridge 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $14.00.
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Lemonade Moscato, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Strawberry Lemonade Rosé, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Lemonade Stand At Main & Vine NV Peach Lemonade Moscato, American 6.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
89 Midnight Hour NV Cava DO 11.5% (Spain) $10.00.
88 Midnight Hour NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
87 Momental 2020 Pinot Noir, California 14% (USA) $19.00.
86 Momental NV Pinot Noir, California 14% (USA) $19.00.
86 Narrative 2021 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $35.00.
86 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Peach Flavored White Wine, Muscat, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
85 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Strawberry Flavored Rosé, Muscat, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Sweets Tropical Flavored White Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Merlot, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
BR Oak Leaf NV Red Blend, California 9% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Oak Leaf NV Sauvignon Blanc, California 12% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Oak Leaf NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $3.00.
88 Oak Leaf NV Pinot Grigio Colombard Blend, California 12% (USA) $3.00.
87 Oak Leaf NV Shiraz, California 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
86 Open Skies NV Pinot Grigio, California 13% (USA) $7.00.
88 Open Skies 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, California 12% (USA) $7.00.
87 Open Skies 2020 Red Blend, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Open Skies 2021 Rosé, California 12% (USA) $7.00.
87 Open Skies 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $7.00.
BR PaintBox NV Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
86 PaintBox NV Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 Pine Crest 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
85 Pine Crest 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
94 Publix Premium 2019 Limited Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $24.00.
87 Quail Oak NV Rosé, California 10.5% (USA) $3.00.
BR Quail Oak NV White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Quail Oak NV Cabernet Sauvignon, American 13% (USA) $3.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Quail Oak NV Merlot, American 12.5% (USA) $3.00.
92 Rise + Fall 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 14% (USA) $14.00.
86 Save Me, San Francisco 2019 Limited Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Lucas 14.5% (USA) $50.00.
88 Screen Press 2020 Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $35.00.
85 Shoreside 2020 Buttery, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
86 Shoreside 2020 Pinot Grigio, Valdadige/Etschtaler DOC 12.5% (Italy) $8.00.
89 Shoreside 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $8.00.
91 Shoreside 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Shoreside 2019 Merlot, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
86 Shoreside NV Red Blend, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Stolen Season NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season 2019 Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Stolen Season NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Stolen Season 2020 Rosé, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Summit NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 14% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Summit NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $19.00.
87 SunPop NV Strawberry Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $6.00.
BR SunPop NV Peach Flavored Moscato, California 6.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
BR SunPop NV Tropical Flavored Moscato, Calaveras County 6.5% (USA) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
88 SunPop NV Bubbly Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $6.00.
87 Sunscape NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Sunscape NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
92 Sunscape NV Merlot, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
86 Sunscape NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $9.00.
86 Sunscape NV Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $9.00.
88 Sunscape NV Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
92 Sunscape NV Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa 12.5% (South Africa) $9.00.
86 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine, California 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine, California 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
86 Sunshine Bliss NV White Moscato, California 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
87 Sunshine Bliss NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio Columbard Blend, California 12% (USA) $4.00.
90 Sunshine Bliss NV Rose Moscato, California 10% (USA) $4.00.
89 Sunshine Bliss NV Chardonnay, California 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Cabernet Sauvignon, American 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
BR Sunshine Bliss NV Pinot Grigio-Colombard White Blend, American 12% (USA) $4.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Sunshine Bliss NV White Moscato, American 10.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Pink Moscato, American 10% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Chardonnay, American 12.5% (USA) $4.00.
85 Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Strawberry Flavored Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $4.00.
BR Sunshine Bliss NV Sweet Peach Flavored Wine, American 8.5% (USA) $4.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Tailor Made 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
87 Tailor Made 2019 Bourbon Barrel Aged, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 14.4% (USA) $12.00.
88 The Collection 2020 Rosé, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
91 The Collection NV Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $10.00.
88 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Malbec, Mendoza 13.5% (Argentina) $9.00.
87 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 13.5% (Argentina) $9.00.
86 Trapiche 2022 Oak Cask Selected Vineyards, Chardonnay, Mendoza 13% (Argentina) $9.00.
89 Trapiche 2021 Medalla, Malbec, Mendoza 14.5% (Argentina) $19.00.
88 Trapiche 2021 Medalla, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $19.00.
87 Voyager Point 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
BR Voyager Point NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Voyager Point 2018 Rosé, California 13% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
95 Voyager Point 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
88 Voyager Point 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
88 Voyager Point NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $9.00.
93 Voyager Point 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
BR Voyager Point 2018 Rosé, California 12.5% (USA) $9.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection NV Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Winemakers Selection 2019 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series, White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Rosé, California 12% (USA) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series, White Moscato, California 10% (USA) $5.00.
88 Winemakers Selection 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection 2019 Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Noir, California 13.5% (USA) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Sauvignon Blanc, South-Eastern Australia 12% (Australia) $5.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $5.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series, Pinot Grigio, California 12.5% (USA) $5.00.
BR Winemakers Selection 2021 Classic Series, Sauvignon Blanc, South-Eastern Australia 12% (Australia) $5.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Winemakers Selection NV Classic Series Brut, Spain 11% (Spain) $5.00.
87 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $4.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve, Chardonnay, Monterey County 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
85 Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Monterey County 14% (USA) $9.00.
86 Winemakers Selection 2022 Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $9.00.
88 Winemakers Selection 2021 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County 14% (USA) $9.00.
86 Winemakers Selection 2020 Classic Series Red Blend, California 13% (USA) $9.00.
87 Winemakers Selection NV Reserve, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $9.00.
85 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $7.00.
88 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
92 Witching Hour NV Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 12.5% (Australia) $9.00.
88 Witching Hour NV Red Blend, California 14.1% (USA) $6.00.
86 Witching Hour NV Sweet Red Blend, California 12% (USA) $8.00.
85 Witching Hour NV Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.5% (USA) $9.00.
87 Witching Hour NV Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 12.5% (Australia) $9.00.

Low-Alcohol White Wine

Low alcohol wines are wines in which the alcohol has been greatly reduced, usually under the guise of being a healthier alternative to its full alcohol siblings. Wine, as we know, has many healthy attributes, the most widely known being those which help with heart health. Studies have proven that removal of the alcohol does not remove the helpful antioxidants. In combination with the emergence of the sobriety trend, low alcohol wines have been growing in acceptance and continue to increase in availability.


There are two processes that are the most common ways to remove alcohol from wine: reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation. Reverse osmosis is much more expensive and time consuming, but it tends to be the most popular procedure as it attempts to remove all of the individual elements that make wine desirable from the alcohol itself. The wine concentrate is removed and the alcohol/water compound is boiled at a low enough temperature to ensure the removal of the alcohol without the vaporization of the water. Once enough alcohol is removed from the water, the water is returned to the wine compound. Vacuum distillation, on the other hand, slowly boils the wine in whole in order to get the alcohol to evaporate.


The difference between the two processes is a difference in flavor and aromas. Wine loses its aroma in a vacuum distillation (as many aromas float into the air through the evaporation of the surface alcohol which is, of course, greatly reduced) and can lose many of its tannins during reverse osmosis (the separation of its parts destroys some of the texture). Out of the two, reverse osmosis retains the character most, however, there has yet to be a low-alcohol wine that completely retains the full profile of its original.


One other, more natural, way that low-alcohol wine is made is by picking grapes that have less sugar which can turn into alcohol during the fermentation process. Vintners pick grapes when they are slightly underripe, or remove the leaves to slow the vine's sugar making ability. These wines tend to keep the mouthfeel and texture, but the flavor profile is different than would come from fully ripe grapes. Also, these wines have a much higher ABV, though lower than their full alcohol counterpart (as low as 5.5%- reverse osmosis and vacuum distillation can remove alcohol almost completely, to .2%)


One can drink low alcohol wines anytime they would try the real thing- as a nice evening relaxer, an addition to a beautiful fish or pasta dish, etc. However, one should expect that the wine may come across a bit less polished and much lighter in complexity.