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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2The SubstituteNot assessed
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2The SubstituteNot assessed
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2The SubstituteNot assessed
| Field | ||
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| Taste | ||
| 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… | Rounded dark fruit, gentle sweetness and soft tannins make an approachable Cabernet Sauvignon, though modest complexity and a short finish limit its depth. |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla | Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry |
| 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. | Dark fruit and soft tannic grip give it a familiar red-wine character, though the brief finish limits persistence. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | Hungary |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-20 |