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Where they differ
Sweetness
- Bottle 1Medium-sweet
- Bottle 2Dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.33%
- Bottle 20.0%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Plum, Cherry
- Bottle 2Blackberry, Plum, Spice
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroMedium-sweet
2LussoryDry
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2LussoryNot assessed
Acidity
1Almost ZeroModerate acidity
2LussoryNot assessed
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
82/100 |
| 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… | Blackberry, plum, and spice on a dry, rounded Merlot. The nose and the texture carry the glass; the finish is short, with a light impression left behind. |
| Flavor Differs | Plum, Cherry | Blackberry, Plum, Spice |
| Sweetness Differs | Medium-sweet | Dry |
| Body | — | — |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | — |
| Likeness | Moderate | Blackberry, plum, and spice read as a familiar dark red. The dry, rounded palate is approachable, and the short finish is where that impression thins. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Merlot | Merlot |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.33% | 0.0% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | Spain |
| 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 | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-24 |