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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chocolate
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2ArielNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2ArielLight body
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2ArielNot assessed
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
78/100 |
| Verdict | Dealcoholized German Cabernet Sauvignon under 0.5% ABV. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, lightly sweet, modest tannin, a thin and slightly sour middle, a… | Blackcurrant and cherry on the nose, with hints of blueberry and chocolate. The palate is light and somewhat thin; a subtle chocolate note gives the finish s… |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chocolate |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | The fruit is recognizably Cabernet. The palate is not: too thin, too sour, not enough tannin or concentration to stand in for a structured red. | Some red-wine character remains, including a cocoa-like note toward the finish. The body has more substance than some nonalcoholic reds, but still feels thin for Cabernet Sauvignon. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Reverse osmosis |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | California, United States |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-18 |