Description
NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum is a still beverage.[2] NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum is classified as a non-alcoholic wine alternative.[3]
Key Ingredients
NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum is made with water, verjus, Stanley plum, beetroot, Shiraz grape skin, blackberry, fir pine, sugar, tamari, ancho chilli, and French oak.[1] In NON9, plums and beetroots are roasted separately to intensify their sugars.[3] In NON9, fir pine needles contribute a forest floor aroma to the nose.[3] In NON9, French oak and red wine skins are cooked at very high temperatures to extract maximum tannin.[3] In NON9, gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari) provides salinity and creates a moreish sensation.[3] NON9 uses verjus sourced from Viognier grapes from the Goulburn Valley, Australia, as its acidity component.[3] In NON9, a touch of raw sugar is added to the blackberries to balance their tartness.[3]
Key Techniques
In NON9, plums and beetroots are roasted separately to intensify their sugars.[3] In NON9, French oak and red wine skins are cooked at very high temperatures to extract maximum tannin.[3] In NON9, a touch of raw sugar is added to the blackberries to balance their tartness.[3]
Tasting Notes
NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum is described as dark berries with forest floor earthiness, firm tannins, and a spiced finish.[1] In NON9, fir pine needles contribute a forest floor aroma to the nose.[3] NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum contains 51 calories (213 kJ) per 150 mL serving.[3] NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum contains 12.5 g total carbohydrates and 7.5 g total sugars per 150 mL serving.[3] NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum contains 75 mg of sodium per 150 mL serving.[3]
Food Pairing Suggestions
NON9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum pairs well with steak, ragù, and barbecued vegetables.[3]