NON7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee
NON7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee is a sparkling non-alcoholic wine alternative from Australia with the depth and structure of a darker red. Cherries and warming spices are slowly stewed to create rich, concentrated fruit, while cold-brew Arabica coffee adds tannin and a subtle chocolatey finish. Pink peppercorn, garam masala, allspice and nutmeg bring aromatic spice, with verjus providing acidity and Murray River salt sharpening the whole thing. It’s dark-fruited, savory and layered, with no added sugar and just enough coffee underneath to make it particularly intriguing.
Why We Love It
NON7 is one of the more unexpected bottles in the NON lineup. The cherry gives you richness without becoming jammy, while coffee and spice add the kind of depth that can be difficult to find in non-alcoholic wine alternatives. It’s a beautiful choice when you want something darker, more savory and substantial at the table.
Especially good with: grilled maitake or portobello mushrooms, mushroom risotto, duck with cherry sauce, braised short ribs, charcuterie, aged Gouda, or dark chocolate with sea salt. NON has even paired it with grilled maitake and matsutake rice porridge, which tells you exactly where this bottle likes to play: earthy, savory, umami-rich food.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich stewed cherry leads, with aromatic warming spices — garam masala, allspice and nutmeg — and a subtle cold-brew coffee depth underneath.
Palate: Dark-fruited and savory — concentrated cherry and spice carry through the mid-palate, with cold-brew Arabica coffee adding tannin and a subtle chocolatey quality. Murray River salt sharpens everything and keeps the richness from becoming heavy. No added sugar, which keeps the profile genuinely dry and complex.
Finish: Long and layered, with lingering cherry, coffee, and a warm spiced fade. The coffee tannin gives it a finish closer to a full-bodied red than most non-alcoholic wine alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NON7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee non-alcoholic?
Yes. NON7 is a fully non-alcoholic sparkling beverage — it contains no alcohol and no added sugar, and is built from culinary ingredients rather than dealcoholized wine.
What does NON7 taste like?
Rich stewed cherry with aromatic warming spices (garam masala, allspice, nutmeg, pink peppercorn), cold-brew Arabica coffee tannin, and a subtle chocolatey finish. Murray River salt sharpens the whole thing. Dark-fruited, savory and layered — closer in spirit to a full-bodied red than most non-alcoholic alternatives.
Why does NON7 use coffee?
Cold-brew Arabica coffee is used to add tannin, depth and a subtle chocolatey complexity — the same structural role that oak aging plays in full-bodied red wines. It’s what gives NON7 its wine-like grip and makes it so well suited to rich, savory food.
Is NON7 a good red wine alternative?
Yes — it’s one of the most convincing non-alcoholic red wine alternatives we carry. The stewed cherry, coffee tannin, warming spices and Murray River salt give it the depth, structure and food-pairing versatility of a full-bodied red without any alcohol.
How does NON7 compare to NON1 and NON2?
NON1 (Salted Raspberry & Chamomile) is the lightest and most floral — closer to a sparkling rosé. NON2 (Caramelised Pear & Kombu) is richer and more savory — closer to a full-bodied white or amber. NON7 (Stewed Cherry & Coffee) is the darkest and most structured — closest to a full-bodied red. All three are built from culinary ingredients with no added sugar.
What food pairs best with NON7?
NON7 is built for earthy, savory, umami-rich food — mushroom dishes, duck with cherry sauce, braised short ribs, charcuterie, aged Gouda, and dark chocolate. NON has even paired it with grilled maitake and matsutake rice porridge, which gives you a sense of exactly where it likes to play.
Does Cheeky & Dry ship NON7 nationwide?
Yes — we ship across the US. Non-alcoholic sparkling beverages ship without the restrictions that apply to alcoholic beverages.
How should I serve and store NON7?
Serve well chilled in a red wine glass — the slight chill keeps the acidity lively while letting the cherry and spice open up. Store unopened in a cool, dark place; once opened, refrigerate and consume within 1–2 days for best carbonation and flavor.
