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FAQ
Why non-alcoholic wine?
Does it really taste like wine?
Why are ARIEL non-alcoholic wines considered the World's Best?
What is non-alcoholic wine?
Why is ARIEL's cold filtration process important?
Do ARIEL wines contain any alcohol?
When is ARIEL enjoyed?
Can recovering alcoholics have ARIEL?
Can diabetics have ARIEL?
Does ARIEL make any wines with alcohol?
Where can I find ARIEL in my area?
Why non-alcoholic wine?
There are many occasions when people want to enjoy the taste and experience the ritual of fine wine, but do not want the alcohol.
Does it really taste like wine?
Yes. We make ARIEL from some of the best premium grapes grown in California, including cabernet from the Napa Valley and many other varietals from Sonoma, Paso Robles, Monterey and the Delta. Even the sparkling wine is made from chardonnay and pinot blanc grapes - the traditional grapes of the finest champagnes. Some of the wines are aged in small oak barrels and all are fined and filtered according to the best traditional methods. Then, just before bottling the wine, we filter out the alcohol from the wine.
Why are ARIEL non-alcoholic wines considered the World's Best?
ARIEL is the only gold medal winner against wines
with alcohol. In 1986, professional judges at the Los Angeles County
Fair awarded ARIEL Blanc a gold medal against wine with alcohol. This
category consisted of several table wines, including a well-known chardonnay
from the central coast region of California. ARIEL non-alcoholic wines
have won 8 medals against wines with alcohol in blind tastings conducted
by professional judges. ARIEL is currently the recognized leader in non-alcoholic
wines in 22 countries.
What is non-alcoholic wine?
Non-alcoholic wines are distinctly different
from grape juices and other non-alcoholic beverages.
ARIEL makes wine with alcohol from premium varietal
grapes, ferments them to dryness, then removes the alcohol through a cold filtration process. This allows the consumer to enjoy the pleasure
and nuances of a fermented beverage without the
alcohol.
Why is ARIEL's cold filtration process important?
All other processes of alcohol removal, including the spinning cone method, require some form of heat evaporative process in order to remove the alcohol. Heat damages the natural flavor of the grape. Only the ARIEL process is done cold, usually less than 55 degrees Farenheit. The resultant wine is never heated and therefore retains all of the natural flavor of the grapes.
Do ARIEL wines contain any alcohol?
It is physically impossible to remove 100% of the alcohol from a fermented beverage. The legal definition of a non-alcoholic beverage requires a product to contain less than 1/2 of 1% of alcohol. ARIEL non-alcoholic wines contain less alcohol than most fresh squeezed orange juice!
When is ARIEL enjoyed?
ARIEL is enjoyed with any meal, at any time; wedding receptions, company parties, wedding and baby showers, business lunches, proms, parties with friends, celebrations, brunches, banquets, at home or dining out.
Can recovering alcoholics drink ARIEL?
This is a very personal issue for recovering alcoholics. It is ARIEL's position to leave this decision to the individual.
Can diabetics drink ARIEL?
Yes, but we recommend that you check with your physician if you are not sure. ARIEL was included in the New Products Fair of 1989 for the American Diabetic Association. Click here to view health benefits
Does ARIEL make any wines with alcohol?
No. ARIEL is devoted to producing the "World's Best" non-alcoholic wines.
For traditional wines with alcohol please visit
the J.
Lohr Vineyards & Wines website.
Where can I find ARIEL in my area?
ARIEL is found at fine wine shops, restaurants, and grocery stores nationwide. If you cannot find our premium wines at your local retailer, ask for ARIEL by name.
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