The story behind Proxies
Proxies is a non-alcoholic wine alternative made by Acid League, a fermentation company that started in Guelph, Ontario, in 2020. It builds a wine-like drink from scratch, without ever starting from wine.
The line grew out of Acid League's work with vinegars and live fermentation, and it aims squarely at people who want something as interesting as wine, without the alcohol.
Built by blending
A Proxy is built by blending, which puts it closer to mixing a complex drink than to making wine. It layers together grape juices, brewed teas, verjus, spices, bitters, and Acid League's own fermented vinegars to mimic the acidity, body, and grip of real wine.
Each one is designed to echo a wine style and to pair with food. The drinks are vegan, gluten-free, and always under half a percent alcohol.
Frequently asked questions
What is Proxies?
Proxies is a non-alcoholic wine alternative from Acid League in Ontario. It is not wine and not dealcoholized wine. It is a drink built from grape juices, teas, verjus, spices, and fermented vinegars to taste and pair like wine, always under half a percent alcohol.
How is a Proxy made?
Acid League blends a Proxy from many ingredients: varietal grape juices, brewed teas, verjus, herbs, bitters, and its own live vinegars. The mix is tuned to give the acidity, body, and structure you expect from wine, all without fermenting grapes into alcohol.
Is Proxies vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes. Proxies are vegan and gluten-free, and always sit under half a percent alcohol, so they count as non-alcoholic. They are built for food pairing, which is why they lean more complex than a simple juice or soda.
