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Tasting Note Oddbird Presence

An elegant, fresh and aromatic alcohol-free white wine with a nice balance between fruit, freshness and minerality. The aroma reveals citrus, lemon and fresh fruit, complemented by subtle spicy and floral notes. On the palate, Presence is lively and fresh, with a lovely roundness and clear minerality. The crisp acidity provides tension and a long, invigorating finish.

Wine & Food Pairing

Oddbird Presence is a versatile companion for salads, grilled vegetables, fish, shellfish and Asian dishes. Its combination of freshness, aromatics and a subtle spicy accent also makes it surprisingly good with dishes that have a bit more kick.

Additional Information

Oddbird was founded in 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Moa Gürbüzer. Moa worked for over twenty years as a social worker and family therapist and saw firsthand how much problems alcohol can cause within families. From that experience, her idea arose not only to help people already dealing with alcohol problems but also to change the way we view alcohol.

Her vision was actually very simple: the question "Would you like your wine with or without alcohol?" should become as normal as asking whether you want your coffee with or without milk. From that idea, Oddbird was born.

Presence is a blend of seven organically grown grape varieties. Current producer information lists Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, among others. Each grape plays its own role: Riesling provides freshness and structure, Gewürztraminer for floral spice, Sylvaner for refinement, Viognier for roundness, and Sauvignon Blanc for liveliness. The grapes come from Alsace and Southern France.

The grapes are processed with minimal intervention. After gentle pressing, the wine ferments naturally in stainless steel tanks and ages for twelve months to develop more texture and complexity. Only then is the alcohol removed using a low-temperature method, with Oddbird trying to retain as much aroma and structure as possible. Want to discover more alcohol-free wines from Oddbird?

Fun Fact

Oddbird Presence is not just an alcohol-free wine that has had its alcohol removed afterwards. The wine first undergoes twelve months of aging to develop flavor and structure. Only then is the alcohol carefully removed. Oddbird even has its own research center in Alsace for this purpose, where they work on techniques to best preserve aroma, structure, and complexity.