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1 Bergdolt-Reif & Nett
Breakaway Merlot
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Remove Bergdolt-Reif & Nett Breakaway Merlot
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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.2%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Documented method
- Bottle 1Vacuum distillation
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
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Sweetness
1Bergdolt-Reif & NettNot yet tasted
2GiesenOff-dry
Body
1Bergdolt-Reif & NettNot yet tasted
2GiesenMedium body
Acidity
1Bergdolt-Reif & NettNot yet tasted
2GiesenNot assessed
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| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 81/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | 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 | Research record | Plum, Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Research record | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | — |
| Likeness | Research record | Familiar red-wine fruit and oak establish the character, but gentle sweetness, lighter body and a short finish leave the sense of structure modest. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.2% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Pfalz (Duttweiler), Germany | New Zealand |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 11 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-21 |