The Saskatoon
The Saskatoon is food-loving and savory, an invitation to linger over a hearty meal. It’s red wine’s mysterious, wiser friend.
WE TASTE: Tart berry, Black pepper, Douglas fir tannins, Fellowship
Pairing: meats, cheeses, stew, cassoulet, charcuterie, savory, rich food (think red wine pairings), tapas
Serve Suggestion: We suggest lightly chilled in a wine glass, or over ice with an orange peel, negroni-style—but you do you!
750 ml bottle: six 4-ounce servings. The bottle is sealed with a pry-off crown cap and accepts a standard "wine saver" found at grocery stores and wine shops.
Silver Medal LA Spirits Awards 2022; Bronze medal winner, 2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition, London.
"Tannic and peppery with a clear, vibrant red body, it reminded us of a pinot noir." - New York Times Wirecutter
Ingredients: filtered water, organic white grape concentrate, saskatoon juice concentrate, organic cherry juice concentrate, organic apple cider vinegar, organic sweet orange peel, organic hibiscus, organic spices, organic gentian root, organic bitter orange peel, organic rhubarb root, non-GMO citric acid, organic dragon fruit powder, organic dandelion root, organic dried chamomile flowers, foraged douglas fir needles, organic monk fruit
Contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, 35 calories per 4 oz serving, Total Carb. 9g, Total Sugars 8g
Contains 34% juice
Contains no milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, fish, crustacean shellfish, or soybeans
I add just a wee bit of the Saskatoon to my favorite n/a red wine. It adds just enough depth to give it a closer approximation of the real deal.
Thanks for the fun drink hack suggestion, Chris! If you live in a cold climate and enjoy mulled wine, give our Mulled Saskatoon recipe a try.
Cheers!
Shelley
I love all of the FBFW offerings and the whole company's vibe, but Saskatoon reigns supreme as my favorite. It's soothing but still doesn't shy away from knocking the door of your tastebuds and coming right in to dance. It's also my favorite color - a deep burgundy, like a fine red wine but even prettier. And as an OG customer, I like putting my drink into one of the vintage FBFW bottles before popping it in the fridge and sipping it slowly throughout the week as a pre-dinner cocktail. I usually serve over ice with a splash of soda water and lime. Sometimes if I want to curl up with its jaminess, I drink it unadorned in my favorite glass.
Annie!
Thanks for being a wonderful customer for years now. This review is one of my all-time faves! I'm gonna quote you.
Cheers,
Shelley
I really disliked this drink. It tasted like a pine tree (and not in a good way) with intense bitterness and nothing really else to redeem it. I’m sorry to give a bad review but it really was so bad.
Hi Anna!
I'm sorry to hear that The Saskatoon didn't please your palate. I hope you find a red wine alternative that works better for you.
Cheers,
Shelley
Excellent flavor that reminds me of the bittersweet flavor of fresh picked saskatoons when I was a kid.
It's a good substitute for red wine when eating beef.
Hi Allan! Thanks for posting this review. I'm so glad you're a fan of The Saskatoon. It's namesake berry is indeed very special, an unsung North American superfood with amazing rich flavor and so many health benefits! When it gets cold, you might enjoy it mulled: https://forbitterforworse.com/blogs/recipes/mulled-saskatoon
I have loved the others I’ve tried thus far, but this one is tops. Delightfully bitter with a complex flavor. I had originally been hesitant to try it as I didn’t know what a Saskatoon was, nor what to expect. I love this on the rocks. I will be buying more of this soon! Thank you, FBFW!
Yay! I'm so glad you tried -- and loved -- The Saskatoon.
Cheers,
Shelley