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1 Ariel

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine · Cabernet Sauvignon

78/100

Tasted

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2 The Substitute

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine · Cabernet Sauvignon

83/100

Tasted

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Where they differ

Flavor profile

  • Bottle 1Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chocolate
  • Bottle 2Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry

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Sweetness

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2The SubstituteNot assessed

Body

1ArielLight body

2The SubstituteNot assessed

Acidity

1ArielNot assessed

2The SubstituteNot assessed

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1 Ariel

Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Producer-documented method

2 The Substitute

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Taste
Score Differs

78/100

83/100

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… 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, Chocolate Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry
Body Differs Light body —
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. Dark fruit and soft tannic grip give it a familiar red-wine character, though the brief finish limits persistence.
Alcohol & production
Method Differs Reverse osmosis Undeclared
Product facts
Origin California, United States Hungary
Evidence
Verification Differs Producer documented Bottle verified
Sources 4 sources 5 sources
Last verified 2026-10-18 2026-10-20