Mid Strength Wines
Dial it down, but keep it delicious... Sometimes less is more.
The festive season just met its match
Glazed ham and Pinot Noir. Mango and Prosecco. Prawns and Riesling. Mid Strength... and your entire festive season.
Naked’s Mid Strength range lets you cruise through Christmas chaos in smooth, easy-drinking style. Full flavour, top quality – just less alcohol. Perfect for long lunches, balmy nights and lazy afternoons.
Not every wine needs to pack a punch. Mid Strength deserves a spot in your summer lineup.
Don't just take our word for it...
This isn't just the best Mid Strength sparkling wine I've tasted but it's up there with any sparkling wine! A fresh refreshing wine that won't have to wait for a special occasion.
Love it when I buy a wine with lower alcohol and it tastes good!
I’m so happy to find a mid strength wine that delivers the same enjoyment as a full strength!
No & Low FAQs
Why is it so hard to make Mid Strength wine that tastes like wine?
Jen Pfeiffer (winemaker): What’s really interesting about making a Mid Strength wine is the lower alcohol means you lose body and “mouthfeel”. Many Mid Strength wines have been pumped full of sugar to try and repair that, which makes them overly sweet. I didn’t want to do that. I really leaned on my skillset to deliver body and it’s actually quite challenging. You don’t realise the benefits of alcohol to flavour, taste and mouthfeel until you take it out. [To be honest,] If you want that big, full-bodied “cuddle in a glass” Shiraz, your [best] option is a full strength. But if you want to enjoy some of the lovely flavours of the wine, because you’ve still got the oak coming through, the tannin and the red fruits, but understand you’re not going to have that massive cuddle, then that’s where the Mid Strength lives.
Angels who have tasted the Mid Strength range have been really surprised that the wines aren’t [overly] sweet, which has been their past experience. I think most people are surprised with how much they enjoyed the wines and how they felt this was really just another option and gives them another opportunity [to enjoy wine].
Sam Plunkett (winemaker): It’s just another option to have in your cellar or in your fridge.
Jen: They’re different wines for different occasions.
How do you make Mid Strength wine?
Sam Plunkett (winemaker): We use a technique called ‘reverse osmosis’, which strips the alcohol out. Then you need to ensure the flavours and feel are put back in. You can find out more about it in our videos here.
How much Mid Strength wine can I drink and still be able to drive?
Sam Plunkett (winemaker): The best way to gauge how much you can drink is to check the standard drinks on the bottle and apply that as you normally would, using guidelines around alcohol consumption and driving.
Do low and no-alcohol wines still taste like real wine?
Naked’s lighter-alcohol wines are made to prioritise flavour first. While style and mouthfeel can differ slightly from full-strength wines, you’ll still find balance, texture and varietal character.
Are these wines sweet?
Not necessarily. You’ll find crisp, dry styles as well as gently fruit-forward options – just like in full-strength wine.
Are these good for entertaining and gifting?
Absolutely. Low and non-alcohol wines are perfect for brunches, lunch events, work functions, designated-driver nights and inclusive gatherings where everyone’s drinking differently.
Will these wines still age like normal wine?
Most low and non-alcohol wines are best enjoyed fresh for vibrancy and flavour.
Want to learn more?
Watch these videos from winemakers Sam Plunkett and Jen Pfeiffer
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