Cheers to Gold! Celebrating 2025 Malinda Award Winning Wines

We’re excited to share some incredible news, the winners of the 2025 World Alcohol-Free Awards have been announced, and Loxton and Not Guilty stood out among over 500 competitors from 21 countries. Let’s raise a glass and celebrate!

Award-Winning Highlights:

• Loxton Sparkling Brut (0.5% ABV) – GOLD Award Winner

• Loxton Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon/Chardonnay (0.5% ABV) – Commended

• Not Guilty Pinot Grigio (0.05% ABV) – GOLD Award Winner

• Not Guilty Sparkling Rosé (0.05% ABV) – SILVER Award (Available later in 2025) 

Recognized as the world’s largest competition dedicated to alcohol-free beverages, the World Alcohol-Free Awards celebrate innovation, quality, and excellence in this rapidly expanding market. Judged by a respected international panel of beverage specialists, the competition identifies the most outstanding alcohol-free alternatives for today’s health-conscious and mindful consumers.

“This recognition is a significant milestone for both Loxton and Not Guilty,” said Darrin, Director, Sales & Marketing Malinda at Malinda. “We are deeply proud of the work our 2025 team has done to bring these award-winning products to market, especially for consumers exploring or committed to a sober lifestyle.”

While navigating the challenges of launching premium alcohol-free wines, the Malinda team has remained driven by one thing: customer feedback. The growing appreciation and demand for sophisticated, alcohol-free options continue to motivate the team to innovate and expand.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges, our partners, and all the supporters who have made this success possible.

Judges' Tasting Notes:

Loxton Sparkling Brut:

A classic 'champagne grape' nose of apples, citrus and white flowers is replicated on a palate that shows a perfectly judged level of carbonation. Juicy, smoky, creamy and fresh, it is immensely drinkable - a perfect aperitif for the AF curious and AF committed drinker alike.

Loxton Semillon Chardonnay

Appealing soft yellow-fruit flavours with a gentle tang underpinning the fruit sweetness. A joyful easy drinker.

Loxton Sauvignon Blanc:

Pale lemon colour, with classic catty/grassy, green pepper Sauvignon flavours. Mouth-watering acidity.

Not Guilty Pinot Grigio:

As bright and appealing to look at as it is to taste. Classic Pinot Gris flavours of pear, apple and white blossom lead into a thoroughly likeable palate of citrus and white fruit. Juicily mouth-filling but still quite brisk and fresh, with a mouth-watering finish.

Not Guilty Rose:

Pale pink sparkler with flavours of rosehip, watermelon and strawberries. Really good balance of palate-sweetness and acidity mean that it's super-refreshing despite being off dry, and would work with food as well as being an elegant summertime aperitif.

About Malinda

Founded in 1989, Malinda has been at the forefront of the alcohol-free wine movement, offering premium wines crafted to align with a health-conscious lifestyle. With a growing portfolio of dealcoholized wines that maintain full flavour and quality, Malinda is dedicated to helping consumers embrace choice without compromise. As the company looks to the future, it remains committed to fostering wellness, building community, and innovating in the alcohol-free category.

Cheers to health and happiness—with Loxton and Not Guilty.

For Additional Information:

🔗 World Alcohol-Free Awards Results: Results - World Alcohol-Free Awards

🔗 Loxton Official Website: https://www.loxtonwines.ca/

🔗 Not Guilty Official Website: https://notguiltyzero.com/