2025 Results
We are thrilled to announce the results of the inaugural NZ Low & No Awards, celebrating the creativity, innovation and craft of New Zealand producers who are redefining what it means to drink well.
From vibrant zero alcohol wines and flavourful mid strength beers to finely balanced spirit alternatives, this year’s winners highlight the incredible breadth and quality now found across the low and no alcohol landscape.
About the Awards
All products recognised in these results are considered low or no alcohol beverages, meaning they meet strict ABV limits that distinguish them from standard alcoholic drinks.
No Alcohol: 0.5% ABV or less
Low Alcohol: Above 0.5% and up to 3.5% ABV
Low Alcohol Wine: Under 10% ABV
Each entry was available for retail sale in New Zealand and judged blind by our tasting panel. Medals were awarded to the standout examples within each category, recognising excellence in flavour, balance and overall craftsmanship.
Gold
AF Drinks Free AF Grapefruit Margarita
AF Drinks Free AF Sparkling Rose
Broken Heart Spirits Broken Heart 0% Botanical Spirit
Croucher Lowrider
Elta Ego Dark & Stormy
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Sauvignon Blanc
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Riesling
Garage Project Tiny IPA
Garage Project Tiny XPA
Garage Project Low Stakes – Session Hazy
Giesen Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc
Giesen Giesen Pure Light Sauvignon Blanc
Giesen Vice by Giesen Sauvignon Blanc
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Pink London Spritz
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Italian Spritz
StateOfPlay Golden lager
Two Thumb Brewing Co Lighter Shade of Pale
Silver
AF Drinks Free AF Mango Margarita
AF Drinks Free AF Apero Spritz
Edenvale Edenvale Sparkling Cuvee
Elta Ego Mojito
Elta Ego Espresso Martini
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Rose
Garage Project Tiny Stout
Garage Project Four Legs Good – Table Beer, Farmhouse Ale
Garage Project Fugazi – Session Ale
Giesen Giesen 0% Pinot Gris
Giesen Giesen 0% Rose
Giesen Giesen 0% Sparkling Brut
Giesen Giesen Pure Light Pinot Gris
Giesen Ara Zero Sauvignon Blanc
Giesen Vice by Giesen Chardonnay
Giesen Giesen 8% Sauvignon Blanc Spritz
Giesen Giesen 8% Rose Spritz
Lion, Speights Speights Summit Alcohol Free
Lion, Steinlager Steinlager Light
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Agave Blanco
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Italian Orange
Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. Wingmate Non-Alc Hazy IPA
StateOfPlay Ipa
StateOfPlay Hazy
StateOfPlay Sunbreaker
Terps & Co Ltd Gin {like}
Zeffer 0% Crisp Apple Cider
Bronze
AF Drinks Free AF Dark & Stormy
AF Drinks Free AF Classi G&T
AF Drinks Free AF Cucumber G&T
Edenvale Edenvale Sauvignon Blanc
Edenvale Edenvale Premium Reserve Collection Sparkling Shiraz
Elta Ego Pina Colada
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Pinot Noir
Garage Project Tiny Hazy IPA
Garage Project Tiny Lager with Lime
Giesen Giesen 0% Merlot
Giesen Giesen 0% Riesling
Giesen Giesen 0% Chardonnay
Giesen Giesen Pure Light Merlot
Giesen Ara Zero Rose
Giesen Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc Spritz
Giesen Giesen 0% Rose Spritz
Lion, Speights Speights Mid Strength Ale
Lion, Steinlager Steinlager Alcohol Free
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Gin & Tonic
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s White Cane
Lyre’s Non Alcoholic Lyre’s Amaretti
StateOfPlay Chocolate Stout
Terps & Co Ltd Margarita {Muse}
Terps & Co Ltd Gin {like} & Tonic
Zeffer 0% Passionfruit Cider