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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.45%
- Bottle 2<0.1%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Alternative
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2Lyre'sOff-dry
Body
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2Lyre'sLight body
Acidity
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2Lyre'sBright acidity
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The full comparison
4 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 79/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | Lyre's Classico is a canned sparkling wine alternative: green apple, pear, and citrus, off-dry, with a lively bead. The middle stays simple and the finish do… |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | Green apple, Pear, White peach, Peach, Lime, Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Research record | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Research record | Closer to a light Prosecco-style aperitif than to Champagne. A sparkling fruit-and-botanical drink, not a wine analogue. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.45% | <0.1% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Alternative |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Formulated alternative |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Darling, South Africa | Leichhardt, NSW, Australia |
| Price Differs | Price unknown | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 4 × 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) cans — retail 4-pack; producer also lists 8.45 fl oz cans in larger packs |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 3 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-09-25 |