Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY Dealcoholized Rouge NV
A smooth and juicy de-alcoholised Syrah, with hints of ripe red fruit, crushed black pepper, dried rose petal and candied cherry with a subtle touch of oak spice. The palate beautifully echoes the nose, through to a dry, well-rounded finish.
The Syrah grapes are grown in the Darling region of South Africa. Situated on the country's West Coast, the strategically planted vineyards are significantly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Benguela Current that provide cooling winds that sweep through the vines. These cooling influences not only offer ventilation, helping to keep the vines healthy, they also lengthen the growing season. This longer growing season contributes to the development of intense flavours and complex aromas in the wines. The dry-farmed vines are predominantly grown as bush vines, which allows for better sun exposure and promotes even ripening of the grapes. The deep soils are made up of clay-rich decomposed granite, which offer good drainage. The vines are grown using sustainable winegrowing practices including tight controls on the use of herbicides and pesticides, in order to preserve the region's rich biodiversity. The grapes are hand harvested at optimum maturity.
The grapes were fermented with carefully selected yeasts at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, to retain the pure flavours of the Syrah variety. Once complete, gentle pressing took place, and the wine underwent crossflow filtration. The wine was then aged for six months with oak staves influence to create the distinctive flavour of NOUGHTY Rouge. The wine was gently de-alcoholised via spinning cone technology and vacuum distillation. This method was pioneered in Germany by Carl Jung, a celebrated German brand known for crafting exceptional non-alcoholic wines. His ingenious vacuum technique delicately extracts alcohol at low temperatures, allowing the alcohol to be separated while preserving the wine's distinct aromas and flavours. The wine was then prepared for bottling.
| RRP | £12.25 |
| Vintage | NV |
| Alcoholic strength | 0.5% |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Coastal Region |
| Subregion | Darling |
| Grapes | Syrah 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 25.2 |
| Body | A |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Mushroom cork |
Amanda Thomson and her B Corp Certified company Thomson & Scott has created NOUGHTY, the world’s first premium non-alcoholic wine portfolio and in doing so, she has tipped the wine world on its head. NOUGHTY is a collection of top-quality wines that happen to be non-alcoholic. The consumer shift is happening; consumers want greattasting wine, but not always the alcohol. NOUGHTY is driving this revolution and represents a healthier future without compromise on taste and experience. Amanda, who is of South Asian heritage, studied for her Diploma in Wine at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu School in Paris and had a successful career working in fine wines. Today, she is leading the global shift to integrate quality non-alcoholic wine drinking into the traditional wine industry. NOUGHTY is sold in the world’s coolest bars, restaurants, and hotels in over 40 countries. Recently, at the prestigious Drinks Business Awards, Amanda was presented with its Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025.
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