Absolutely Awful – Smells awful and tastes even worse. Thank goodness it was only £4 it’s going down as drain cleaner. So disappointing. I really thought it was “off” as it was fizzy and I thought it must have started to ferment again. Red wine vinegar smells better. Yuk!
Save your money. Waste of time – It comes in a wine bottle and is red in colour, this is where the similarities to Shiraz end. Lacks any sort of body what so ever, weak in taste, expect to be highly disappointed and your expectations will be met. It's like you expect your child to get a D in French but instead was ungraded in all subjects because they didn't do any work the… Read more
whole semester, it's that disappointing. Calling it grape juice would actually be an insult to grape juice.
Don't bother.
One of the BEST Zero Reds I have tried. Ignore the other reviews! – If you are looking for a great tasting Zero red wine, then this is it. Its very smooth and easy to drink and certainly very moreish. Not fruity like some of the other zero reds. A great accompaniment to a good steak. And its available in your local supermarket too. Does it taste like a normal alcoholic red? No, not really. But lets not kid… Read more
ourselves. No zero beer or zero wine tastes like the alcoholic version. But if you have to change over to zero red wine and you start drinking this regularly, you will find that your normal alcoholic red wine doesnt taste as good as it used to. So its a matter of what you get accustomeded to drinking as always. My friends (including a Connoisseur of expensive red wines) have tried this wine and agree that its very drinkable indeed. HINT. The Minchinbury Zero Shiraz sold at Dan Murphys is almost identical in taste, so just as good! I recommend both, depending on price and availability.
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Save the assault on your taste buds – Vinegary grape juice. Had to spit it out. This is nothing like wine, let alone a Shiraz. If I could give ZERO stars, I would. Should be taken off the market. Show details
I Cant Review with less than 1 star :( – I am doing Dry July, but the thought of going totally cold turkey on wine was scarey. I generally drink cheap low quality wine but this was worse than the worst wine I have ever drunk. This was nothing more than overpriced bad quality grape juice. Totally undrinkable even for juice. Purchased as a 2 for $20 deal, could not return the open… Read more
bottle to Coles but they at least refunded the full bottle. Also started to ferment as soon as it was open, so wonder if its a bad batch. Either way, I am off this one and very disappointed as it was from a known reputable brand. Do yourselves a favor McGuigan and pull it from the shelves. Its not good for your business reputation. Such a shame.
Overlooking the poor taste, the product showed signs of secondary fermentation – Overlooking the poor taste, the product showed signs of secondary fermentation with the inner capsule shooting into the air when opening. Day 1 signs of bubbles around the edge, Day 2 still there? Contacted Company to notify but no reply. Show details
Awful taste and laxative after effects – The taste is nothing like Shiraz, and more a metallic taste. But that's not the worst part ... the after effect was akin to eating a box of laxettes. The product should be withdrawn. Show details
Positive reviews
McGuigan Rose – My first bottle of McGuigan Zero I chose Rose hoping it would be OK. I was pleasantly surprised. Not great on its own but with food was the same satisfaction as drinking wine. Only needed one standard glass with the meal and was just like having Rose without the effect of alcohol. Will update when I taste the Shiraz tonight. Show details
Not a Shiraz but not that bad – Ok firstly - if you are expecting a big bodied Shiraz flavour - this is not your drop. It's much, much, MUCH lighter - maybe akin to Beaujolais Nouveau. It's not for the the "quel serieux" wine connoisseur because let's face it, they're probably not going to go alcohol free anyway, but it's not so bad I'd pour it down the sink by any means. A nice change from soda pop for those of us who prefer to go Alcohol free. Show details
Sangria like and tasty – I just tried this and it’s great. Although it says Shiraz, I liken it to a sangria. It says to serve cold but I couldn’t wait to try it so I blitzed some ice and had it over ice. Not what I expected but what a great product!! I’m going to add fruit and have it like sangria! Show details
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Absolutely awful – Whatever you do stay clear of this being mcguigan I was hoping it would be good, but how disappointed I was absolutely awful tastes like vinegar, anyone who gives it a good review can't have any taste buds. Show details
Claims to be ZERO alcohol but is not! – Despite my alcohol allergy, I enjoy the experience of joining in with others by sipping non-alcoholic wine from a proper wine glass. When I spotted the "ZERO" Shiraz at Woolies, I thought it was a perfect choice to try. Unfortunately, after consuming one and a half glasses, I began to feel a slight sense of euphoria, followed swiftly by the onset… Read more
of my allergic reaction. Initially, I dismissed it as a psychosomatic response. However, my concern grew, and I quickly checked the bottle to confirm I had poured the correct wine. To my horror, upon closer inspection, I discovered that it contained 0.5% alcohol! While this may be inconsequential for most people, it poses a significant issue for someone with an alcohol allergy like myself. Even after two days have passed, I am still suffering from the effects. It is disheartening to realize that the label's claim of "ZERO" alcohol on this product is far from accurate.
Don’t buy ! – This product looks like it will be the answer for not drinking wine but feeling like you are but the minute you open the bottle you realise your mistake - it smells terrible and then the taste is even worse - I had one sip and threw my glass full down the sink - my husband poured himself a glass took one sniff and said ‘I can’t drink that’ sorry but please save your money stick to Diet Coke or something this is terrible Show details
Recent reviews
Absolute Rubbish – Absolute rubbish does not taste anything like shiraz or any other red wine for that matter, horrible sweet taste only good for pouring down the sink, Never will I be buying this again only sad I bought 2 bottles and cant drink it. Show details
Dreadful – Aroma was that of red wine vinegar, the taste too. Very disappointed, I was hoping to find a new alternative, alcohol free being an added bonus. I would not recommend. Show details
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is – I bought a Chardonnay and a Shiraz as an alternative to drinking alcohol. What a mistake that was. The chardonnay had a bouquet of mushy peas and an after taste of malt vinegar. The Shiraz was like drinking diluted fruit jam. Both ended up being poured down the drain. A short while after I was convinced I saw rats deserting my sceptic tank.… Read more
McGuigan and Co must have been on a drinking binge of the real stuff to think that they could con the public into believing that this product should have the word wine anywhere on the label. Shame on you McGuigan
Not Good at all – Totally love McGuigans Black Label Red Blend so thought would try the Zero Shiraz alternative to see what their no alcohol wine was like. Really, really bad. Smells as bad as it tastes unfortunately. Won't have again. Show details
I tried the Chardonnay and it is disgusting. Mcguigan should be embarrassed by just how bad it is – The “wine??” Was absolutely undrinkable. Didn’t even taste like wine. It’s expensive especially considering I tipped it down the sink. Misleading reviews. Do not buy. Drink water instead, it tastes better. Show details
Horrific stuff – I didn’t even want to give this fake red wine one star but there was no box for zero stars. It might be called red wine zero alcohol but I would rate it zero in everything a red wine should be. It’s awful, I just poured it down the sink. Show details
Grape juice – No smell, fizzy and sweet. It is not called wine anywhere on the label so I guess it is grape juice from a shiraz grape. Nothing like wine. I poured it down the sink after a mouthful Show details
Zero is the best name for this. Zero stars (I was forced to give it one). Awful bouquet. Awful taste – Cannot be described as wine. Misleading description. Awful bouquet. Awful taste.Very disappointed considering the brand. Best poured down the sink. Avoid. Bought in UK. Not travelled well! Reminds me of Kaliber beer from 1980s...Yuk. Show details
Disappointing is too good a word! – Mcguigans has been my favourite wine for years. Quite excited to see Zero on the shelf and looked forward to pouring a glass last night. Colour good, aroma not quiet. That first mouthful- unbelievably disappointing!!! Perhaps the devil had laced my glass with vinegar,so I poured another in a clean glass! A sip convinced me that the best place for the rest of the bottle was down the sink. Sorry Mcguigans Show details
It was fizzy – We only drink non alcoholic and don't really expect a lot from them, but a shiraz should not be fizzy. I think it must be off. I'll not try again. Show details
This is terrible, Shiraz is not a suitable name for this wine – I have just tried this Zero Shiraz,unfortunately I could identify no element of it that I could relate to any of the many brands of Shiraz which I have consumed over the years. Sweet cordial is the best description, but with a unpleasant taste. One glass reluctantly consumed is all I wanted, the rest down the sink. I am sure that Consumer Affairs would be interested in a case claiming misrepresentation of the naming as "Shiraz". Show details
Hold onto your money – My wife and I decided to just bite the bullet during this endless lock-down...and not have a couple of glasses of standard vino after work. A more responsible example to the kids, and a clearer head the following morning. So....we scanned the local BWS shelves for a zero alcohol alternative...and unfortunately settled on two McGuigan whites (… Read more
chardonnay / sav blanc) and a shiraz.
Big mistake; the Sav. Blanc was barely drinkable, the chardonnay utterly unrecognisable as such...and don't get me started on the 'shiraz'. Tasteless; almost willfully unpleasant. Hoping to take them back to BWS for a refund. Not hopeful of a successful outcome on that one.
Whoever wrote the glowing descriptions on the labels of these bottles may have had a few of the real deal beforehand.
Waste of money ! – Horrible ! Tastes like hell Ver Juice. My first journey into non alcoholic bevies was a complete disaster ! I should have just skulled some vinegar and thrown my $15 down the toilet. Show details
Awful – It tasted like rancid vinegar! Straight down the drain, where, maybe, it will do some good! I was very disapoointed with this product as it was to serve as an alternative to alcohol Show details
If all wine tasted like this we'd all be abstainers – Saw it in Coles this morning and thought I should try it as a 'responsible' option so we bought a shiraz and a rosé. I'm not a fan of McGuigan Black Label (too sweet) and thought the shiraz might follow that style. It is a touch sweet but mostly just lacks any depth of flavour beyond that of raw grape juice. Can alcohol really be responsible for… Read more
all the other flavours that make real wine so enjoyable? I managed to down the glass I had poured myself. My wife, not a big drinker of anything, took one sip and gave up. Not sure we can face the rosé just yet.
Poor grape juice. Not Shiraz at all – Poor taste. Worse than boxed grape juice Nothing like shiraz Would not recommend or advise Better off to buy something else Tasted just like a grape juice not a wine with alcohol removed Show details
Sugary grape flavoured soft drink – This has nothing in common with red wine. No tannins whatsoever or any characteristic even vaguely resembling red wine. This is just a sickly sweet sugary drink and if I can find my receipt I'll ask for a refund. Surely with the advances in food technology they can remove the alcohol and leave the wine's other characteristics intact? PS. I got a refund from Coles. Never again will I try alcohol free red! Show details
bad tasting – Id give less stars if I could I spat it out everyone below is right it was disgusting who done the taste testing in the factory? I will not buy it again. Show details
Never again – It is not a wine. It is a thin sweetish grape juice and bears no resemblance whatsoever to Shiraz. I was disappointed in it and will not buy it again. Show details
No, don't even bother – Taste like grape juice that has gone off with added yeast. It is not palatable and tastes so far from wine I cannot understand how it can even be sold. A waste of money Show details
Disappointing – Tastes like strong black currant cordial. No wine taste evident. Possibly drinkable with soda only. Does not bear any relationship to the taste of Shiraz. Not recommending it to anyone Show details
Disgusting – Absolutely awful not a hint of wine taste. Just a disgusting smelly fizzy concoction. Couldn't drink 1 glass. The smell upon opening shoulve made me stop. The taste actually got worse each sip. Show details
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Following review/reply by McGuigan to comment, have tried again and have to say great product, they really listened, would now recommend Mark Young