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Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chocolate
- Bottle 2Plum, Cherry, Cocoa
Documented method
- Bottle 1Reverse osmosis
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1ArielNot assessed
2Be WellDry
Body
1ArielLight body
2Be WellLight body
Acidity
1ArielNot assessed
2Be WellBright acidity
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The full comparison
11 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
1 Ariel |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score | 78/100 |
78/100 |
| Verdict | 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… | 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. |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chocolate | Plum, Cherry, Cocoa |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body | Light body | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | 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. | The dark fruit reads as Cabernet. The structure does not: too light, too tart, not enough tannin to stand in for a full red. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Reverse osmosis | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | California, United States |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 3 servings of 8 fl oz (240 ml) per container (producer tech sheet) |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-09-29 |