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1 Darling Cellars

Sparkling Blanc NV

Wine · Sparkling

Research record

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2 Fre

Sparkling Brut

Wine · Sparkling

78/100

Tasted

Remove Fre Sparkling Brut

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Where they differ

Declared alcohol

  • Bottle 10.45%
  • Bottle 2<0.5%

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1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted

2FreNot assessed

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2FreNot assessed

Acidity

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2FreNot assessed

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1 Darling Cellars

Sparkling Blanc NV

2 Fre

Sparkling Brut

  • Highest score
Taste
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78/100

Verdict Research record Apple, pear, lemon, and light floral notes meet lively bubbles, moderate acidity, and a clean but short finish.
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Category Wine Wine
Style Sparkling Sparkling
Alcohol & production
Alcohol level Differs 0.45% <0.5%
Production Dealcoholized Dealcoholized
Method Spinning cone Spinning cone
Product facts
Origin Darling, South Africa St. Helena, California (Napa County), United States
Price Differs Price unknown Under $20
Bottle size 750 ml 750 ml
Evidence
Verification Producer documented Producer documented
Sources 3 sources 3 sources
Last verified 2026-10-21 2026-10-21