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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.45%
- Bottle 2<0.49%
Production
- Bottle 1Dealcoholized
- Bottle 2Hybrid
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From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2NozecoSweet
Body
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2NozecoLight body
Acidity
1Darling CellarsNot yet tasted
2NozecoNot assessed
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 78/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | Sweet orange and lively bubbles make this recognizably mimosa-like, but the processed fruit character limits its appeal. |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | Orange, Orange peel, Apple |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | Sweet |
| Body Differs | Research record | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | — |
| Likeness | Research record | The sweet orange and light sparkling-wine base make the mimosa resemblance clear. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.45% | <0.49% |
| Production Differs | Dealcoholized | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Darling, South Africa | Bordeaux, France |
| Price Differs | Price unknown | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-11 |