As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry. No longer a niche category for the sober or pregnant, NA drinks are attracting a wide audience of health-conscious, sober-curious or just occasionally alcohol-free consumers too. For wine lovers, NA options have historically lagged behind beer, the overwhelming market leader. “Wine is still an emerging category in the nonalcoholic space,” says Hector Diaz, who founded In Good Spirits, the West Town nonalcoholic bottle shop and bar, with his partner, Adriana Gaspar. “But it’s gained momentum fast,” he adds, with a big influx of vibrant, creative products reshaping the market. Tap on our bio link to read more. ——⁠ Photo: The nonalcoholic beverage store called In Good Spirits, in Chicago, displays Proxies Bubbly Red wine and Oddbird Blanc de Blancs and Rosé wines on Dec. 31, 2024. ? Anna Lee Iijima / for the Chicago Tribune ?️ Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune

As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry. No longer a niche category for the sober or pregnant, NA drinks are attracting a wide audience of health-conscious, sober-curious or just occasionally alcohol-free consumers too.

For wine lovers, NA options have historically lagged behind beer, the overwhelming market leader. “Wine is still an emerging category in the nonalcoholic space,” says Hector Diaz, who founded In Good Spirits, the West Town nonalcoholic bottle shop and bar, with his partner, Adriana Gaspar. “But it’s gained momentum fast,” he adds, with a big influx of vibrant, creative products reshaping the market.

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Photo: The nonalcoholic beverage store called In Good Spirits, in Chicago, displays Proxies Bubbly Red wine and Oddbird Blanc de Blancs and Rosé wines on Dec. 31, 2024.

? Anna Lee Iijima / for the Chicago Tribune
?️ Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune