Drink Point Zero — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the cellar — the standard we hold, and how to find your first bottle.
What makes Drink Point Zero different?
We carry only the top 5% of non-alcoholic wine — real bottles from European producers in France, Spain and Italy — and we hold one hard line: if a wine isn't true 0.0%, we don't carry it. Not 0.5%. Not 'close enough.' That's the whole point — a glass that includes everyone, with no explanation required.
Isn't 'non-alcoholic' already alcohol-free? What does 0.0% actually mean?
Not in the U.S. Federal labeling (TTB/FDA) lets anything under 0.5% ABV call itself 'non-alcoholic' — so a 'non-alcoholic' wine can still carry a trace of alcohol. Every wine we carry is true 0.0% — not 0.5%. For the pregnant friend, the designated driver, or anyone who can't have a trace, that difference is the entire decision.
How is 0.0% wine different from grape juice?
There are two honest ways to reach zero, and neither is juice. Some of our wines are made the traditional way — real grapes, fermented and aged into wine — then gently dealcoholized (it was wine first). Others are built as wine but never fermented, so no alcohol ever existed to remove. Grape juice is pressed and pasteurized; it was never wine. Ours were — or were made to be.
How are your wines made?
Two routes. Dealcoholized: traditional European winemaking — harvest, fermentation, aging — followed by gentle alcohol removal (vacuum distillation, spinning cone or reverse osmosis) down to 0.0%, keeping the aromatics and structure. Never-fermented: crafted from grape musts and botanicals as a finished wine-style drink, with no alcohol at any stage. See our 0.0% process →
Are your wines really 0.0% — and could I get tipsy?
Yes, and no. Every wine we carry is true 0.0% — not the 0.5% the U.S. loophole allows. With no alcohol in the bottle, there's nothing to intoxicate — you could finish it and stay completely clear. Our producers hold independent certifications with annual third-party audits; documentation is available on request.
Are your wines halal?
Every bottle is true 0.0% — no intoxicant — which is why they fit a halal lifestyle. Many of our producers also hold independent halal certifications (to recognized standards such as GSO 2055-1) with annual third-party audits; documentation is available on request for the bottles a certificate covers. If a specific certificate matters to you, email hello@drinkpointzero.com and we'll send it. More halal questions, answered →
Can I drink these during pregnancy or with a health condition?
Our wines are 0.0% ABV — no alcohol. That said, we're a wine shop, not your doctor: for pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications or any medical condition, please check with your healthcare provider about your specific situation.
Do your wines contain sulfites or allergens? Are they vegan or gluten-free?
Most are naturally gluten-free (grape-based) and many are vegan — check the individual bottle, since fining methods vary. Some contain sulfites (a natural part of winemaking); any wine above the labeling threshold says 'Contains Sulfites' on the label. Tell us your need at hello@drinkpointzero.com and we'll point you to bottles that fit.
How should I serve and store them?
Whites, rosés and sparkling: well-chilled (40–50°F). Light reds: lightly chilled. Full-bodied reds: cool room temperature. Unopened, store cool and dark; once opened, reseal and refrigerate. Because there's no alcohol acting as a preservative, enjoy an opened bottle within a few days.
Can I cook with them?
Absolutely — they reduce like any wine and add depth to sauces, braises and risottos, with no alcohol to cook off (there was none to begin with).
Where do your wines come from?
Mostly France, Spain and Italy, with a few standouts from elsewhere. We select producers who've genuinely mastered making wine without the alcohol — not the ones who slap 0.0% on a sugary shortcut.
How do I choose my first bottle?
Start with a sampler — the fastest way to find your bottle without committing to a full case. Prefer a nudge? Tell us red, white or sparkling and how sweet you like it, and we'll match you.
Do you ship to me, and what does it cost?
We ship across the U.S. Free shipping over $59; a flat $9.99 under that. Most orders arrive in 1–6 business days. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico ship at carrier rates.
What's your return policy?
Unopened bottles are returnable within 14 days of delivery. If anything arrives broken or damaged, email hello@drinkpointzero.com as soon as you can — and within 14 days — with a photo, and we'll replace it, no fuss. First order? Taste is covered separately by the Zero Doubt Guarantee. Full returns policy →
Still have a question?
Email hello@drinkpointzero.com — a real person answers, and we're always happy to talk bottles.