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Where they differ
Documented method
- Bottle 1Vacuum distillation
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
- Bottle 3Spinning cone
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Sweetness
1AndreinaDry
2Be WellDry
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
Body
1AndreinaNot assessed
2Be WellLight body
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
Acidity
1AndreinaBright acidity
2Be WellBright acidity
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
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The full comparison
4 fields match. Differences are marked.
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3 Thomson & Scott |
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| Taste | |||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
78/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | A dry, savory Syrah with firm tannin, bright acidity and a persistent herbal finish. Lighter than conventional Syrah, but distinctly wine-like rather than sw… | Dealcoholized American Cabernet under 0.5% ABV. Black plum, dark cherry, and cocoa in a light body, tart acid, modest tannin, a dry bitter close. | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Red currant, Blackberry, Cherry, Rosemary, Thyme, Pepper | Plum, Cherry, Cocoa | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | — | Light body | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Bright acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | Recognizably red wine in its acidity, tannin and herbal character; lighter in body than a conventional Syrah. | The dark fruit reads as Cabernet. The structure does not: too light, too tart, not enough tannin to stand in for a full red. | Research record |
| Category | Wine | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Syrah | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Cortona, Tuscany, Italy | California, United States | Darling, South Africa |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 3 servings of 8 fl oz (240 ml) per container (producer tech sheet) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 6 sources | 4 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-19 |