The Reason CLINQ ZERO Comes in a Can AND a Bottle Pt. 3

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Tonight's Episode

What actually gets removed when you dealcoholize wine — and what gets left behind? In Part 3 of this CLINQ ZERO conversation, founder Anto explains how the distillation-based process specifically targets alcohol molecules, leaving natural compounds like resveratrol intact, without leaning on artificial wine flavoring to fake what's lost. He also covers the regulatory upside of going alcohol-free: no distributor required, no age-21 disclaimer, and a direct-to-consumer model that's opened the door for CLINQ ZERO to sell straight to customers in the U.S. Anto gets candid about the bigger picture too — alcohol consumption is dropping globally, and he sees non-alcoholic wine as both an opportunity for the wine industry and a chance to chip away at the stigma still attached to the category. The episode wraps with the thinking behind CLINQ ZERO's packaging: a glass bottle for celebratory, premium occasions, and a can built for tailgates, beaches, and anywhere glass isn't practical.

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Key Takeaways

CLINQ ZERO uses a distillation-based dealcoholization process that targets alcohol molecules while preserving natural compounds like resveratrol, without relying on artificial wine flavoring.
As a non-alcoholic product, CLINQ ZERO avoids distributor requirements, age-21 disclaimers, and operates through a direct-to-consumer model in the U.S.
CLINQ ZERO offers two packaging options: glass bottles for premium, celebratory occasions and cans for casual settings like tailgates and beaches.
Global alcohol consumption is declining, positioning non-alcoholic wine as both an industry opportunity and a way to reduce stigma around the category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the dealcoholization process remove from wine?

The distillation-based process specifically targets and removes alcohol molecules while leaving natural compounds like resveratrol intact.

Does CLINQ ZERO use artificial flavoring?

No, CLINQ ZERO does not rely on artificial wine flavoring to compensate for what is lost during dealcoholization.

What are the regulatory advantages of CLINQ ZERO being alcohol-free?

No distributor is required, no age-21 disclaimer is needed, and it can operate through a direct-to-consumer model in the U.S.

Why does CLINQ ZERO come in both a can and a bottle?

The glass bottle is designed for celebratory, premium occasions, while the can is built for casual settings like tailgates and beaches where glass isn't practical.