Goodvines – Alcohol-free wine

Goodvines — alcohol-free wine from Heidelberg

Goodvines specializes entirely in alcohol-free wine. The Heidelberg manufactory selects German quality wines from Palatinate and Rheinhessen and gently de-alcoholizes them under vacuum — so gently that the alcohol content is 0.0%, but the grape variety's aromas are largely preserved. The wine line is complemented by seasonal Glühvine, a Sparkling Riesling, and an alcohol-free Aperitif-Spritz.

How Goodvines works

Unlike a cuvée made from juice and flavors, Goodvines works with real wine: grapes are harvested, pressed, fermented — and the finished wine is then de-alcoholized in a vacuum distillation at low temperatures. This process preserves the aromas, the acid structure, and a large part of the varietal characteristics. The result is wines that are recognizable as wine — just without the alcohol content.

The Goodvines lines

Still Wines. Sauvignon Blanc with green fruit and herbaceous freshness, Cabernet Sauvignon with berry character and soft tannins, Merlot Rosé as a fruity rosé for the summer.

Sparkling Riesling. A de-alcoholized sparkling wine made from Riesling — fully fermented under pressure, then de-alcoholized. For occasions where a sparkling wine character is desired.

Glühvine — seasonal. Glühvine red and Glühvine white are Goodvines' alcohol-free mulled wine variants. Warmed in a pot, seasoned with cinnamon and star anise, an alternative to classic mulled wine at Christmas markets and in your home during winter.

GUUBII Elderflower-Lemon. An aperitif variant outside the wine world — elderflower with lemon, sparkling, alcohol-free, in the style of an alcohol-free Hugo-Spritz.

What you can use Goodvines for

• As an alcohol-free accompaniment to a meal — Sauvignon Blanc with fish, Cabernet Sauvignon with stews, Merlot Rosé with light summer cuisine
• As a sparkling wine substitute for an aperitif — Sparkling Riesling in a champagne glass for toasting
• As mulled wine in winter — gently warmed for an hour, with an orange slice and cinnamon stick
• As a gift for expectant parents, alcohol-abstinent friends, or designated drivers

Frequently asked questions about Goodvines

What does 0.0% mean for Goodvines?
For the Goodvines line, the residual alcohol is below the food law detection limit. While the German designation "alcohol-free" allows a residual content of up to 0.5 volume percent, Goodvines wines are consistently below this limit and declared as "0.0%".

How is alcohol removed without losing the aromas?
During vacuum distillation, the pressure is reduced, causing the alcohol to evaporate at low temperatures. This largely preserves the heat-sensitive aromas. What remains in the glass is the fermented wine without the alcohol — not juice with flavor, but wine without one component.

Does de-alcoholized wine really taste like wine?
For white wines and sparkling wines, yes — the aromas and acid structure survive the process well. For red wines, it is more challenging because body and tannins are closely linked to alcohol. Goodvines offers a red wine, its Cabernet Sauvignon, whose character remains recognizable despite de-alcoholization.

How long does an opened bottle last?
An opened bottle of de-alcoholized wine will last in the refrigerator for about two to three days — this is significantly shorter than alcoholic wine because alcohol acts as a preservative. We recommend consuming an opened bottle quickly.

Alcohol-free wine from Heidelberg — gently de-alcoholized, with German quality wine as its base.