Cost: $19.49 (4 pk) at Total Wine & More

Trace Alcohols: None – 0.0

Calories: 45 (per 250ml can)

Carbohydrates: 17g

Sugar: 6g

Vegan: Yes

Gluten-Free: Yes

Not too long ago, a friend said, “I really want to cut back on alcohol, but there’s nothing quite like a glass of wine at the end of the day.”

And she was right. Regardless of your relationship with alcohol, wine just has its own special something. That must be why so many companies are trying to perfect their recipes, either as dealcoholized products or something totally alcohol-free that mimics the rich body and mouthfeel of a traditional vino.

On a recent trip to Total Wine & More, I noticed a four-pack box of Grüvi’s Alcohol-Free Dry Red Blend on the top shelf and had to snag it.

First, I want to note that Grüvi got the flavors right on this one. Not only does the wine have a rich, fruity taste with notes of berries and slight oak, but it’s also smooth to drink with no vinegar finish. As a bonus, there are no trace amounts of alcohol! Each can boasts only 45 calories and 6 grams of sugar. According to Grüvi’s website, the Alcohol-Free Dry Red Blend is made with California red wine, spring water, riesling grape juice concentrate, and natural flavors.

The taste does skew a little sweeter, so I wouldn’t call this a “dry” red. I also refrigerated the cans before consuming them, which I think may have made it more enjoyable. I do recommend comparing glasses both cold and room temperature to find your preference. Sadly, many dealcoholized red wines stand up better when chilled, unlike their alcoholic counterparts.

What really sets this apart is the packaging. Sometimes you just want a single glass of wine with dinner, but don’t want to open a whole bottle. Or perhaps you want a beach day without the buzz, but lugging an empty glass bottle back to the car after a long day in the sand is just too much to bear. The convenient cans would be ideal for a road trip.

Overall, this is something I would definitely purchase again.