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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
- Bottle 30.0%
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From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1AndreinaDry
2NEWBLOODNot yet tasted
3OddbirdDry
Body
1AndreinaNot assessed
2NEWBLOODNot yet tasted
3OddbirdMedium body
Acidity
1AndreinaBright acidity
2NEWBLOODNot yet tasted
3OddbirdModerate acidity
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| Taste | |||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
Research record | 89/100 |
| 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… | Research record | A dry Saint-Chinian red with blackberry, dried cherry, pepper, and herbs — gently tannic and earthy enough to sit at a dinner table without apology. |
| Flavor Differs | Red currant, Blackberry, Cherry, Rosemary, Thyme, Pepper | Research record | Blackberry, Cherry, Pepper, Botanical, Spice |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Research record | Dry |
| Body Differs | — | Research record | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Research record | Moderate acidity |
| Likeness | Recognizably red wine in its acidity, tannin and herbal character; lighter in body than a conventional Syrah. | Research record | High: blackberry, pepper, and herbs read as a lighter Saint-Chinian blend rather than grape juice. |
| Style | Syrah | Syrah | — |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Other documented method | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Cortona, Tuscany, Italy | Riverina, New South Wales, Australia | Saint-Chinian, France |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | |||
| Sources | 6 sources | 4 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-18 |