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Where they differ
Body
- Bottle 1Light body
- Bottle 2Medium body
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Red berry, Cherry
- Bottle 2Plum, Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Oak
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Be FreeNot assessed
2GiesenOff-dry
Body
1Be FreeLight body
2GiesenMedium body
Acidity
1Be FreeBright acidity
2GiesenNot assessed
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The full comparison
7 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | A dealcoholized German Merlot of red berries and black cherry. Light-bodied and fruit-forward, with bright acidity, very little tannin, and a simple, slightl… | Ripe plum and dark berries lead a smooth red with gentle sweetness and a restrained savory oak note. The fruit is appealing, but the flavor stays simple and… |
| Flavor Differs | Red berry, Cherry | Plum, Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | The fruit sits in a Merlot register. The body is light, and the tannin is too slight to supply the usual frame. Acid does that work instead. | Familiar red-wine fruit and oak establish the character, but gentle sweetness, lighter body and a short finish leave the sense of structure modest. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Merlot | Merlot |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Mosel, Germany | New Zealand |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-21 |