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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.2%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Be WellDry
2FreNot assessed
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
Body
1Be WellLight body
2FreNot assessed
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
Acidity
1Be WellBright acidity
2FreNot assessed
3Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
| Field |
1 Be Well |
3 Thomson & Scott |
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| Taste | |||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
78/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | 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. | Dark cherry, mixed berries, and light spice lead a smooth, soft Cabernet with a juicy finish and subtle oak. | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Plum, Cherry, Cocoa | — | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | — | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Research record |
| Likeness | The dark fruit reads as Cabernet. The structure does not: too light, too tart, not enough tannin to stand in for a full red. | — | Research record |
| Style | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.2% | <0.5% |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | California, United States | California, United States | Darling, South Africa |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 3 servings of 8 fl oz (240 ml) per container (producer tech sheet) | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Sources | 4 sources | 3 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-19 |