McGuigan Zero Alcohol Wines FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Get your questions answered about our alcohol-free wine, McGuigan Zero. From how it is made, to the taste to how it should be best served.

IS THERE ANY ALCOHOL IN MCGUIGAN ZERO?

Technically yes, but only a very small amount. Our McGuigan Zero Range contains 0.5% alcohol which for context, is similar to the amount found naturally in orange juice. Each bottle contains 0.3 standard drinks, meaning you would need to drink 3.3 bottles in one sitting to consume 1 standard drink.

WHAT"S THE "FRESH NEW TASTE"? WHAT HAS CHANGED

We’ve been able to improve the flavour profile by lifting the varietal characteristics resulting in an even better taste profile of what is already a great product.

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIVES?

No, everything in McGuigan Zero is derived from wine grapes; no artificial sweeteners or flavours.

IS IT VEGAN-FRIENDLY?

Yes! All of the McGuigan Zero wines (excluding the McGuigan Zero Red Blend) are Vegan friendly.

ARE THERE ANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF ZERO?

We all know that the general rule of alcohol is that, drinks with more alcohol in them tend to carry more calories, but not our alcohol-free wine range, here's why:

Lower calories – alcohol has calories in it; a 250ml glass of 12% alcohol wine can be around 210 calories whilst a 250ml glass of McGuigan Zero Rosé Alcohol-Free is less than 55 calories*
Lower sugar – Zero Rosé has 40 grams per litre; significantly less than orange juice (88g/L) or Coke (106g/L)**
Gluten-free – for those with an intolerance, no gluten products are used in the making of Zero wines Zero refined sugar – the only sugars contained in Zero wines is from the grapes; no refined sugar is added

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HOW SHOULD I DRINK THE ZERO SHIRAZ?

Slightly chilled to enhance the flavour

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

The McGuigan winery is committed to sustainable winemaking practices, with 100% of our Buronga Hill winery’s electricity generated by renewable energy

WHY IS THERE A ‘BEST BEFORE' DATE ON THE BACK LABEL?

Removing alcohol reduces the wine’s capacity to age, so to ensure it tastes exactly how the winemaker intended we recommend enjoying Zero on or before the ‘best before’ date specified on the label

*Source: https://adf.org.au/insights/what-is-a-standard-drink/

**Source: http://www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au/how-much-sugar