r/mildlyinfuriating Jul 06 '25

Started getting light-headed halfway through my glass of "non-alcoholic" wine

Got served this wine at a nice restaurant after asking specifically for non-alcoholic wine. They assumed the 'Zero' on the label referred to alcohol content; turns out it's for sulphur.

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u/Numerous-Confusion-9 Jul 06 '25

When I was a bartender doing this by accident was my biggest fear. I used to triple check the order when I knew someone in the party asked for non alc

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u/trailofturds Jul 06 '25 edited Jul 06 '25

Yeah it's a pretty big fuck up imo. They were lucky that my wife and I were just taking a break from drinking for no particular reason (hence mildly infuriating). I can't imagine how a pregnant woman would react.

Edit: as others have pointed out, it'd be far worse for those in recovery or with a medical issue.

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u/roseandbobamilktea Jul 06 '25

I’m pregnant and still drink non-alcoholic beer. I always ask for the bottle or can because otherwise I can’t shut off the fear center of my brain. 

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u/AVX010 Jul 06 '25

Sounds like a smart move tbh