Non-alcoholic Hardys Wine Review
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Non-alcoholic Hardys wine review
DRINK SUMMARY
Name – Hardys Zero
Producer – Hardys
Type – non-alcoholic chardonnay
Alcohol content – 0.0%
MyDryBar Rating – 59/100
Drink review – To give this chardonnay credit the balance of sweetness and acidity is pretty decent and overall its not a bad alcohol-free white wine but I prefer the sparkling options.
Hardys is a name you’ve likely come across before given the size of the winery. They have been producing award-winning wines since 1850 and this Australian brand now caters to a growing trend – non-alcoholic wines – known as Zero wines.
Hardys currently has three non-alcoholic wines on offer – a sparkling white, a shiraz, and a chardonnay, which is what I tried today.
Like many other wine producers, Hardys uses clever technology to gently de-alcoholize the wine while aiming to maintain the classic characteristics of their alcoholic siblings.
So the question is does Hardys’ legendary status in the wine world enable them to make a palatable wine and not one that is destined for the sink? Well, you’ll just need to read my review below to find out.
Is non-alcoholic Hardys wine any good?
Taste
Not bad. Not bad. This non-alcoholic chardonnay has some of the classic flavour profiles you would expect from this grape. On first taste, I do get hints of tropical fruit and apple however it did lack a bit in body. To give it credit the balance of sweetness and acidity is pretty decent and overall its not a bad alcohol-free white wine but I prefer the sparkling options.
Aroma & Appearance
When I cracked open up a bottle of Hardys Zero I got some classic chardonnay aromas dominated by the smell of nectarines. As you can see in the glass this wine has a light/ medium amber look.
Bonus points
This non-alcoholic chardonnay is suitable for gluten-free drinkers and those looking for a zero alcoholic drink however it isn’t suitable for vegans. Availability-wise its a pretty common wine to find at local supermarkets and online specialists.
Buy non-alcoholic Hardys wine
At the time of writing, you can buy this non-alcoholic wine from the leading stockist below.
Wise Bartender is a very well-respected alcohol-free retailer with a great selection of booze-free drinks and an easy-to-use site.
COST (at time of publication) – £7.59
Key information
– per 100ml
Type – non-alcoholic chardonnay
Producer – Hardys
Country – Australia
Alcohol content – 0.0%
Calories – 22
Ingredients – De-Alcoholised Wine (97%) (Chardonnay Grapes (96%), other Grapes (4%) (Sulphites, Milk, Egg)), Stabiliser (E422), Sugar, Preservatives (E202, E220 (Sulphites) E242), Acid (E330), Antioxidant (E300), Flavourings
Vegan friendly? – no
Gluten-free? – yes
Availability UK/ EU – medium
Availability US/ CAN – hard
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