Proxies expands retail distribution

Proxies has expanded the retail distribution of its alcohol-free alternative wines.

Now available at Sprouts stores nationwide, the beverages look to capture everything that makes wine a great pairing for meals—including acidity, body and tannins—without the alcohol, the company said.

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Options that the retailer will be carrying include:

• Blanc Slate: Made with refreshing and zesty citrus, as well as stone fruit, it has a hint of chili on the finish and can be paired best with briny green olives, seafood platters, spicy Thai takeout, soft goat cheese and grilled zucchini;
• Red Ember: Containing layer of dark fruit and rich coffee bolstered by a finish of black pepper and cayenne, it pairs best with aged cheddar, ribeye steak, pasta al forno and hearty stews;
• Pink Salt: Made with fresh fruit spiked with citrus, Sichuan peppercorn and sea salt for a new take on rosé, it pairs best with smoked salmon, pesto pasta, oysters, grilled sea bass and ratatouille; and
• Red Clay: Containing tart, tannic and medium-bodied notes, it ends with a lingering finish and pairs best with charcuterie, roast duck, wild mushrooms and medium-rare burgers.

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Each bottle of Proxies retails for $25 and can be found online, at Sprouts and at specialty retailers.