{"id":9878,"date":"2026-06-09T15:17:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9878"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:27:07","slug":"unlabelled-alcohol-free-merlot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/product\/unlabelled-alcohol-free-merlot\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlabelled Alcohol-Free Merlot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Mindful Revolution: Real Wine, Zero Compromise<\/b> Choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle shouldn&#8217;t mean compromising on the sensory experience of a fine dinner wine. This unlabelled Merlot is first fully vinified as a premium red wine from Western Cape grapes, allowing the deep color, fruit flavors, and subtle grape tannins to develop naturally. The alcohol is then gently extracted under a gentle vacuum at less than 30\u00b0C, preserving the authentic wine bouquet. The result is a low-calorie, de-alcoholised red that retains true varietal character without the traditional marketing markup.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tasting Profile &amp; Sensory Experience<\/b> A soft, easy-drinking, and highly approachable non-alcoholic red:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Appearance:<\/b> A beautiful, bright ruby-red color with classic depth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Nose:<\/b> An authentic bouquet of ripe red plums, dark cherries, and a gentle hint of sweet spice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Palate:<\/b> Smooth, velvety, and fruit-forward. The entry is filled with juicy mulberry and dark berry notes. Because the alcohol has been removed, the mouthfeel is lighter, but it retains a well-balanced fruit profile and just enough subtle tannin structure to prevent it from tasting like generic fruit juice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Finish:<\/b> Clean and smooth, leaving a pleasant trail of berry sweetness and a light, dry touch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why Choose Unlabelled Alcohol-Free Merlot?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Ultimate Inclusive Pour:<\/b> Having this on your menu or at an event ensures that non-drinkers, pregnant guests, and corporate clients driving home feel completely included in the premium wine experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Corporate &amp; Wellness Branding:<\/b> The classic dark glass bottle looks indistinguishable from a standard Merlot. It provides a highly professional and sophisticated canvas for fitness brands, corporate wellness gifts, or minimalist sober-bar branding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Versatile Everyday Match:<\/b> It pairs beautifully with casual dining favorites\u2014think wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta dishes, grilled burgers, or mild cheeses\u2014making it a fantastic option for mid-week enjoyment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Plush, Velvety, and Mindfully Crafted.<\/b> This Unlabelled Alcohol-Free Merlot delivers all the rich, fruit-forward charm of a classic Western Cape red, completely without the alcohol. Stripped of its label to provide boutique-tier quality at an honest price, this smooth drink features layers of ripe mulberries and plums with a soft, round finish. It is a stunning, high-impact canvas for custom lifestyle branding, wellness corporate gifting, or an inclusive celebration option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_cat":[251],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9878","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-unlabeled-alcohol-free-wine","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9878"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9878"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}