A smooth, full-bodied New Zealand red — primarily Merlot — with dark fruit and soft tannin structure. The dealcoholization preserves real wine body, not juice.
Region: New Zealand
Grapes: Merlot-based blend (dealcoholized)
Sweetness: 2 – Dry
Body: Medium to Full
Calories: Approximately 54 per 5 oz (18 per 100 mL)
Key ingredients: Dealcoholized Merlot-based wine, grape juice, sulfites.
Good to know: <0.5% ABV (same level naturally found in fruit juice). Vegan. Made by Giesen Wines in New Zealand using spinning cone technology — the wine is separated into alcohol, aroma, and body; the alcohol is left behind; aroma and body are recombined with a touch of premium grape juice to balance. Contains sulfites.
How to enjoy: Serve slightly below room temperature in a red wine glass. Pairs with red meat, mushroom dishes, aged cheese, or dark chocolate. Decant 15 minutes for fuller nose.
Swizzle's Take: The body is what makes this Premium Red worth stocking — most AF reds feel thin; Giesen holds the structure.
