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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.33%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroMedium-sweet
2Bon BonNot yet tasted
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2Bon BonNot yet tasted
Acidity
1Almost ZeroModerate acidity
2Bon BonNot yet tasted
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | A dealcoholized Merlot with ripe plum and black cherry that stay pleasant, and a sweetness that leaves the glass softer and less balanced than the fruit dese… | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Plum, Cherry | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Medium-sweet | Research record |
| Body Differs | — | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | Moderate | Research record |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Merlot | Merlot |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.33% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | — |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-20 |