Juicy strawberry and ripe cherry up front, hibiscus and chamomile threading through, crisp micro-bubbles, dry finish. Pink salmon color, sophisticated palate. Gold medal winner at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and served in 3-Michelin-star restaurants.
Region: Half Moon Bay, California
Base: Verjus (unfermented Chardonnay) + organic fruit juices
Sweetness: 1–2 – Dry
Body: Light
Awards: Gold, 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Key ingredients: Verjus (unfermented Chardonnay juice), organic strawberry juice, organic cherry juice, organic chamomile extract, organic vanilla extract, organic hibiscus extract, organic tannin extract, filtered water, carbonation.
Good to know: Alcohol-free (0.0% ABV). Organic, vegan, low-sugar. Made by Kally (SomethingElse, Inc.), founded in 2022 by Katie and Scott Mitic in Half Moon Bay, California. A husband-and-wife family operation. Verjus-based (unfermented grape juice) — not dealcoholized — which is why the flavor reads brighter and more fruit-forward than typical AF sparkling wines.
How to enjoy: Serve well-chilled in a flute. Pairs with cheese plates, salmon, strawberry desserts, or a summer afternoon. Also excellent as a mocktail base with fresh citrus and herbs.
Swizzle's Take: Verjus is the move here — Kally built their wine alternative on unfermented grape juice rather than dealcoholization, and the result tastes brighter than either.
