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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.33%
- Bottle 20.0%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Hybrid
Acidity
- Bottle 1Moderate acidity
- Bottle 2Soft acidity
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroMedium-sweet
2ClaousetNot assessed
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2ClaousetMedium body
Acidity
1Almost ZeroModerate acidity
2ClaousetSoft acidity
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
81/100 |
| 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… | A soft Merlot of fresh red fruit, modest acidity, and a short close of spice and toast. |
| Flavor Differs | Plum, Cherry | Red fruit, Spice, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | Medium-sweet | — |
| Body Differs | — | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | Soft acidity |
| Likeness | Moderate | Recognizably red wine, from fermented Merlot that still tastes of fruit. The softer frame and the short close are why it does not feel complete. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Merlot | Merlot |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.33% | 0.0% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | Bordeaux, France |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) | 75 cl |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-25 |