Tasting Profile
Appearance. Pale pink with luminous reflections, bright and clear.[6]
Nose. Small red fruits such as redcurrant, blackcurrant and raspberry, combined with delicate floral and spicy notes. The No&Low Drinks listing describes red berries, subtle white blossom and a hint of citrus.[6]
Palate. Elegant and fresh, underpinned by lively, mouthwatering notes of pink grapefruit. The No&Low Drinks listing describes the palate as off-dry and clean, with a crisp finish.[6]
Structure. Structural points stated in the sources:[4]
- Sweetness: off-dry (No&Low Drinks listing)
Pairings
The No&Low Drinks listing pairs Cabernet Rosé with summer salads, grilled vegetables and Mediterranean dishes, and suggests it as an aperitif.[4]
Composition & Vinification
The No&Low Drinks listing gives the ingredients as: yeasts infusion (organic) 60%, chardonnay grape juice (organic) 22%, infusion of grape seed (organic) 17%, aromas, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), acidifier (citric acid, lactic acid), and carbon dioxide. Separately, Ôpia states that the rosé is made from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.[4]
Organic Yeasts Infusion -- Largest Listed Component. The No&Low Drinks listing gives an organic yeasts infusion as 60% of the composition.[4]
Organic Chardonnay Grape Juice -- Grape Base. The same listing gives organic Chardonnay grape juice as 22% of the composition.[4]
Cabernet Sauvignon -- Grape Variety. Ôpia names Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Chardonnay as a grape the rosé is made from.[5]
Organic Grape Seed Infusion -- Infused Component. The No&Low Drinks listing gives an organic grape seed infusion as 17% of the composition.[4]
Ascorbic Acid -- Antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is listed as the antioxidant.[4]
Citric and Lactic Acid -- Acidifiers. Citric acid and lactic acid are listed as acidifiers.[4]
Aromas and Carbon Dioxide -- Listed Additions. Aromas and carbon dioxide complete the listed ingredients.[4]
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. An alcohol-free, non-fermented rosé wine alternative. The nutritional values per 100ml come from the No&Low Drinks listing.[4],[5]
- Classification: non-fermented, non-alcoholic wine (Ôpia's description)
- ABV: 0%
- Energy: 82 kJ / 20 kcal
- Fat: 0g (of which saturates 0g)
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g (of which sugars 4.8g)
- Protein: 0g
- Salt: 0g
Production. Ôpia states that the Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes used for its drinks are grown in the South of France using organic methods. The No&Low Drinks listing notes that the rosé may contain natural deposits as a result of its production method.
Ingredients Policy. Cabernet Rosé is certified organic and vegan, and carries USDA Organic certification. Ôpia states that it is produced without pesticides, contains no preservatives and has no sulphites added. The No&Low Drinks listing states that it contains no sulphites.[5]
Production Philosophy
Cabernet Rosé is an alcohol-free rosé from Ôpia, built from a blend of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from France. Ôpia markets it as a non-fermented, non-alcoholic wine. It is certified organic and vegan.[1],[2]
The Pierre Chavin collection description sets out the process. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. The skins then undergo cold maceration at around 4°C for 8 hours before pressing, to extract polyphenols, anthocyanins, tannins, resveratrols, minerals and aromatic headnotes. Aromatic complexity is then built by maturing with infusions of organic seeds and French oak.[3]
Service
Shelf Life. Ôpia states that its entire range is pasteurized using natural methods during bottling, without chemical preservatives, giving it a storage potential of 5 years.