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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Dark fruit, Vanilla, Oak
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2ParagraphNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2ParagraphNot assessed
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2ParagraphNot assessed
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The full comparison
7 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
83/100 |
| 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… | A restrained dealcoholized Tempranillo: dark berries, vanilla and toasted oak over ripe fruit and fine tannins, with a dry, savory close. |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla | Dark fruit, Vanilla, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| 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. | — |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tempranillo |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method | Vacuum distillation | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | Rioja, Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-18 |