Non-Alcoholic Sparkling White Wine

It is sparkling wine that has had its alcohol removed, so you keep the bubbles, acidity and fruit. Brands here include Oddbird, Nozeco, JP. Chenet and St. Regis, in full bottles and small single-serve sizes.

It is close in spirit, crisp and bubbly with apple, citrus or pear notes, but it will not taste identical, since alcohol adds body. Brut and extra dry styles are the driest.

Yes, that is one of its best uses. Serve it well chilled in flutes for weddings, birthdays or New Year's, so everyone can raise a glass.

The Oddbird Blanc de Blanc, the JP. Chenet Sparkling Chardonnay and the Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay are all made from Chardonnay.

Yes. The St. Regis Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc comes in 200mL, and the Leitz Eins-Zwei Zero Sparkling Riesling and La Kaya Sparkling Cuvée Blanc come in 250mL, handy for a single glass.