10 Reviews: Best Wine for Non Wine Drinkers (Sep 2023)

Let’s start the first wine for non-wine drinkers with white wine. Yup, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec Champagne N.V. has a slight sweet fizziness to it in the style of sparkling wine. This wine is made from Chardonnay, a green grape produced directly by Veuve Clicquot at its highest quality.

With its popularity, this wine in 2004 was included in the top 1% of all wines worldwide. In addition, this sparkling wine has a touch of tangerine and white peach sweetness, like layers of strawberries dipped in chocolate. It would be perfect to pair with smoked salmon, cream cheese, or other salty dishes.

"Excellent! One of the best rose CH! Good acidity, very g balanced. apple pear peach with an interesting aftertaste of brioche!"

by Mihaila Catalin

If you’re looking for something sweeter, we suggest you try Braida Brachetto d’Acqui. This wine has been popular among Vivino users, with more than 600 customer ratings in the best vintage of 2020. It is a type of red wine with a more subtle variant and a delicate sweetness from fruits such as raspberries, sweet cherries, or strawberries.

Moreover, this wine is specially made from Brachetto red grapes that thrive in the Piedmont region of Italy. These grapes are made exclusively with a bright red color to achieve a sweet, fruity flavor. Since this wine is a semi-sparkling wine, it would be perfect for a dinner date.

"Excellent for/with dessert! Rose pedals, boysenberry, raspberry, maybe some wild strawberries. This was my first brachetto but not the last one! A bit sparkling, light ruby red color."

by Saana Luukkonen

We absolutely love this layered Viognier from Stags’ Leap. Viognier is a type of white grape that originated in southern France. Stags’ Leap manages to produce this wine at its best. It achieved sales of more than 500 customers at Vivino. Additionally, this wine is a wonderful choice for less calorie content than other sweeter white whine.

What’s more, this white wine has a rich texture with the perfect combination of lime, ripe apple, and stone fruit. As such, this wine delivers a smooth and lush flavor straight to your palate. That’s so good! In addition, this wine will be very elegant when paired with chicken, grilled seafood, lobster, and pork.

"Unique and beautiful Viognier. The nose is light citrus and cut green apples, and hints of the delicacy. The 2019 mouthfeel is pleasant and not as full as some Viognier's...."

by Frank Ober

This Marc Deschamps Les Champs de Cri Pouilly-Fumé is an alternative choice if you don’t like Viognier. This wine has low calories and less residual sugar. It is made from Sauvignon blanc, a green-skinned grape from the Bordeaux region of France. It falls into the upper Loire white, which is also suitable for non-wine drinkers.

Moreover, this white wine is slightly drier, less sweet, and high in alcohol (14%). In the 2019 vintage, it received the top 2% of all world wines. Once you taste this wine, you’ll find elegance and maturity with just the right acidity.

"When you taste this wine and judge the elegance, ripeness, acidity you can only say it is top notch Loire. Well-made by Marc Deschamps."

by Paul Frankhuizen

Looking for sparkling wine? Consider Cono Sur Sparkling Rosé as the best choice. This wine is made of Pinot Noir grapes of the Vitis vinifera species. This sparkling wine is pale pink and has a delicate aroma like sweet fruit. Because of its sweet and fresh flavor, this wine is more elegant and perfect for serving with flavorful dishes.

Exactly, we like the color pink with a hint of bubbles in it. This wine is suitable for summer months or holiday celebrations. Plus, it contains 12% alcohol, which is also suitable for non-wine drinkers. You can purchase this wine for under $20 at Vivino.

"... High and intense mousse. Great for lunch together with traditional Danish marinated herring in mustard sauce."

by Thomas Engelund

Having a hard day’s work? Then treat yourself to the pure indulgent pleasure of Villa Degli Olmi Corte dei Rovi Moscato Spumante N.V. This Italian wine is definitely delicious and refreshing. Well, Moscato is a type of grape that is also produced as raisins. The resulting color is a mix of white, easy red, and yellow, sometimes almost black.

The first time we saw the wine, we were amazed by the luxurious and sophisticated look bottle design. It also has the least alcohol content of any other wine. Plus, it has a delightful fruity aroma, sweet and fresh. It is no surprise that this wine won the Perennial Competition Medal Winner. 

"Very good! Intense pear immediately after pouring in the glass. Pear and apricot honey jam on the palate."

by Alex K

Bertolani Dolce Fiore N.V. is one of the best Lambrusco wines with the perfect balance of earthiness and salinity. This wine is an off-dry Lambrusco from Italy with a beautiful ruby color. This wine will also give a unique aroma with exceptional smoothness. We like the taste of acid and fruit balanced in the mouth, not overly sweet.

What’s more, Dolce Fiore is best paired with desserts such as cakes, chocolates, or delicious cheeses. With a low alcohol content of 7%, the wine looks amazing and tastes all the sensation. Oh! It will more delicious when it serves chill. Enjoy the wine, and you’ll be addicted.

"Great Lambrusco. Perfectly balanced. Definite deep red berry note but balanced with a hint of salinity and earthiness. Great with a fruit plate with a touch of cream."

by Mitchell

Among the wide range of Riesling, we fell in love with the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese, which non-wine drinkers can consume. This is a perfect Riesling with fruity and sweet flavors simultaneously. It will suit those of you who love something for a sweeter taste.

For non-wine drinkers, the slight of fruity and sweet taste will help adjust the wine’s taste. Also, this wine only has 8% alcohol content, which is good. So far, this is really nice wine and not too heavy. You can purchase this at a good price that won’t break the bank.

"Golden yellow and very clear. Clear petrol nose leading off, with minerality and faint honey present. Moderate acidity, no tannins, sweetness you expect with a spatlase, and full bodied roundness....."

by Mike Butera

Addicted to red wine? Go with Bird In Hand Nest Egg Shiraz. This red wine has a wide variety of flavors. If you like red wine or want to taste it, you can try it with an alcohol content of 14.5%, which is suitable for non-wine drinkers. Plus, the dark red blend with a deep purple rim makes it more intense.

In addition, the 2013 vintage is lovely and has a balanced of tannins, which is very popular. This wine is perfect when paired with various foods such as lamb, beef, deer, venison, and poultry, making it even more delicious and enjoyable.

"Lovely pronounced flavors of blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant with a hint of chocolate and vanilla on the palate. Smooth but a little bit spicy. Expensive Shiraz for its quality."

by Ken Blowfield

Let’s end today’s review with Italian wine, Bosio Asti Spumante. Its best vintage was in 2018, which gained 2% of all wines globally, and in 2015 as a popular wine among customers at Vivino. This sparkling wine is made from the Moscato grape family with a low alcohol content of 7.5%.

In addition, this Italian wine has a slightly red color that gives it a sweet, fruity, fresh, and slightly creamy taste. Serve it with sweet desserts, fruit desserts, or aperitifs to make it more mellow. Overall, this is a reasonably priced and good quality sparkling wine.

"Very drinkable nice sweet asti. Would be best for the warmer months. I got honey and maybe a bit of peach. Very well deserves the high rating and is worth every penny."

by Kristina Raven