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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.45%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2FreNot assessed
Body
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2FreNot assessed
Acidity
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2FreNot assessed
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
1 Darling Cellars |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 78/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | Apple, pear, lemon, and light floral notes meet lively bubbles, moderate acidity, and a clean but short finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | — |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | — |
| Body Differs | Research record | — |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | — |
| Likeness | Research record | — |
| 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 |