Winemaking

Every great wine starts in the vineyard

That's where Sovi starts too.

A look at how we make our wines

We are obsessively focused on creating the best possible non-alcoholic wines. Our wines are made with certified sustainably grown grapes that we source directly from a single estate. They are varietal and vintage specific, just as you would expect to find in traditional high-quality wines.

Direct grape sourcing

We source our grapes from the Clarksburg AVA in California. An often overlooked region, Clarksburg is about 40 miles east of Napa on the Sacramento River Delta. The climate there is perfect for growing characterful grapes: warm sunny days result in beautifully ripe flavors while the cool breezes off the San Pablo Bay help the grapes maintain their naturally crisp acidity.

We partner directly with a multi-generational family-owned vineyard and winery to source our grapes.
All of our grapes are certified sustainably grown on a single estate. The farming is 100% herbicide free.

Traditional Winemaking

We work closely with our partner winemaker to create a rich and expressive wine so that when the alcohol is removed, it results in the best possible non-alcoholic wine.

Blend for balance

Most of our wines are blends of several different grape varieties for balanced structure, character and aromas.
We also blend in a minimal amount of grape juice concentrate, like a dosage in Champagne. We do not add any additional sugars, sweeteners or natural or artificial flavors.

Remove the alcohol

The wine is gently distilled to remove the alcohol.
The technology, known as ‘vacuum distillation’ or ‘spinning cone’, boils off the alcohol at a low temperature in a vacuum, aided by centrifugal force. The final product is less than 0.5% ABV.