{"title":"Zeronimo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeingut Heribert Bayer, \"In Signo Leonis\" — the Austrian house that first dealcoholised a 98-point wine. Exclusive to Australia through Zero Ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leonis-blend","title":"Leonis Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 · 750ml · 375ml Demi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonis Blend begins with In Signo Leonis, the Bayer family's Austrian red cuvée whose 2019 vintage earned 98 Falstaff points. That was the wine Katja and Patrick, Founder of Zeronimo chose when they began exploring what their cellar could offer with the alcohol removed. The ambition starts in the vineyard and in the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlaufränkisch makes up 60% of the blend, joined by 20% Zweigelt and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from Neckenmarkter Hochberg in Mittelburgenland. Vines over 70 years old and two years in new French oak give this red its substantial winemaking story, before vacuum distillation and aroma recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry and wild berries lead, with orange zest, bergamot, black tea and oak spice adding detail. The palate is dry and silky, with integrated tannins and lively acidity; forest-floor notes and a long finish take it beyond the first impression of fruit. It feels light on the palate while giving you plenty to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast chose Leonis as its Best Red Wine in its non-alcoholic wine and spirits gift guide. Give it one to two hours in a decanter and pour at 14 to 16°C with Australian lamb cutlets, mushroom skewers with thyme, or eggplant cooked over coals with a tomato and basil salad. Try its oak spice and dark fruit alongside the savoury char of the barbecue. A red with the structure and aromatic detail to stay at the table through dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria · Leonis Blend 2022 · Dealcoholised red wine · Under 0.5% ABV · Vegan · Low calorie · Low sugar · Acidity 5.8 g\/l · Per 100 ml: sugars 2.0 g; 46 kJ \/ 11 kcal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonis Blend 2022 won Gold at the Austrian Zero Award 2025. Falstaff scored it 91+ in April 2026; John Szabo MS scored the 2022 demi 90 on WineAlign. 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Grüner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller and Rivaner form the blend, with eight months in steel giving the base wine time before the alcohol is removed through vacuum distillation and aroma recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then carbonated and bottled. Fine, lively bubbles carry aromas of white stone fruit and elderflower, followed by pineapple, peach and light citrus on the palate. Its freshness has a firm, citrus-led shape, with a mineral core and a little lime in the finish. The fruit is expressive, the drinking experience dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it well chilled at 8°C in a Riesling, Burgundy or universal wine glass. Pour it with chilled Australian prawns, avocado and lemon, or goat's cheese, cucumber and fresh herbs. Its citrus finish and fine bubbles make these fresh, lightly dressed plates a good place to begin. Keep a bottle chilled while everyone gathers around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage received 91+ points from Falstaff's Ulrich Sautter in April 2026, who praised its floral expression, balance and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagram, Austria · Sparkling Select 2024 · Dealcoholised sparkling wine · Under 0.5% ABV · Vegan · Low calorie · Low sugar · Acidity 6.5 g\/l · Per 100 ml: sugars 2.3 g; 56 kJ \/ 13.5 kcal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling Select 2024 received 91+ Falstaff points in April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeronimo","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43612417589454,"sku":"ZN-SPK-750","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"375ml Demi","offer_id":43612417622222,"sku":"ZN-SPK-375","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7807\/8158\/files\/sparkling-select-front.png?v=1790219356"},{"product_id":"gruner-veltliner","title":"Grüner Veltliner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 in 750ml · 2023 in 375ml Demi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Grüner Veltliner with its Austrian character in view: green apple, apricot and lemon, a little blossom, and a mineral thread through the fruit. Made entirely from Grüner Veltliner grown on vines over 40 years old, it is dry and fresh, with a light palate and enough aromatic detail to enjoy with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 bottling comes from the Wagram, where loess soils form part of the wine's mineral character. It spends three months in steel before vacuum distillation removes the alcohol. The aroma recovery process takes place over several days, returning recovered aromas to the wine. There is careful winemaking behind the easy first impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit and minerality stay in balance on the palate, with citrus freshness carrying through the finish. The producer quotes Master Sommelier John Szabo on its slight spritz and length; Falstaff's review of the 2024 wine also notes lime in the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour at 8°C in a Riesling or Burgundy glass, opening the bottle half an hour ahead. 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