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Sweetness
- Bottle 1Medium-sweet
- Bottle 2Off-dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.33%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Plum, Cherry
- Bottle 2Plum, Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Oak
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroMedium-sweet
2GiesenOff-dry
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2GiesenMedium body
Acidity
1Almost ZeroModerate acidity
2GiesenNot assessed
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| 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… | Ripe plum and dark berries lead a smooth red with gentle sweetness and a restrained savory oak note. The fruit is appealing, but the flavor stays simple and… |
| Flavor Differs | Plum, Cherry | Plum, Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | Medium-sweet | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | — |
| Likeness | Moderate | Familiar red-wine fruit and oak establish the character, but gentle sweetness, lighter body and a short finish leave the sense of structure modest. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.33% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | New Zealand |
| Bottle size | 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 4 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-21 |