Review: Libby Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines


Libby is a new duo of non-alcoholic sparkling wines, available in white and rose expressions, both with zero added sugar. Both are made from dealcoholized wine (either white or rose), wine grape concentrate, and natural flavors and are lightly carbonated. Special props for the swing-top stoppers on the bottles, making for easy resealability should you opt to spread your sipping out over a few days.

Let’s give ’em a whirl.

Don’t let the bright yellow color fool you. This is actually a bright and authentic NA riff on a wine akin to a sparkling version of a pinot grigio, quite fruity with notes of white grape, elderflower, and Lemonheads candies. The finish recalls a well-fizzed glass of pear cider, with a light floral overtone lingering. A-

Not an overwhelming departure from the white, though slightly bent toward notes of strawberries and cream. There’s still a heavy pear quality throughout, along with a gentle but detectable floral element. Lightly citrusy, with a hint of toasted marshmallow wafting in, on the finish. A- 

each $18 / drinklibby.com

Libby Sparkling White California

USD18


A veteran journalist, the author of four books, a published poet, and an award-winning winemaker, Christopher Null has more than 25 years of experience writing about wine and spirits. He founded Drinkhacker in 2007. He also writes regularly about the science of booze for WIRED and is an occasional contributor to ADI’s Distiller magazine. He has been a judge for both the American Distilling Institute Judging of Craft Spirits and Whiskies of the World spirits competitions and often works as a consultant, developing formal tasting notes for spirits brands around the world.



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