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Zero-proof pairings have moved from apologetic to genuinely ambitious. Fermented teas, verjus, clarified juices and infusions are built with the same acid-and-structure logic as a wine pairing.
By The Reservation Desk Editorial Team · Published June 11, 2025 · Last updated · 5 min read
Expect kombucha and tea infusions for tannin and length, verjus and shrubs for acidity, and clarified vegetable or fruit juices to echo the plate. Sweetness is controlled tightly — the common failure of bad zero-proof pairings is sugar.
Temperature and glassware match the wine service, which matters more than most guests expect.
Flag it at booking if you can. Some components are fermented or infused over days and are prepared to expected demand.
Mixing is fine: two wine pours across the meat courses and zero-proof elsewhere is a common and easily accommodated request.
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