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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 30.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Fruit, Melon
- Bottle 2Blossom, Pear, Lemon, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tropical
- Bottle 3Citrus
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Sweetness
1Kolonne NullDry
2OddbirdDry
3Sea MonsterNot assessed
Body
1Kolonne NullLight body
2OddbirdLight body
3Sea MonsterNot assessed
Acidity
1Kolonne NullBright acidity
2OddbirdBright acidity
3Sea MonsterBright acidity
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| Field | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
87/100 |
78/100 |
| Verdict | Light-bodied and gently rounded, with melon flavor, a dry overall impression and fresh acidity. Melon and a mouthwatering sensation persist after the sip. | White flowers, pear, and sharp citrus on the nose; guava and pink grapefruit on a crisp, saline palate that lingers instead of collapsing into sugar. | Sea Monster's Tidal Wave White is a dealcoholized California white blend using low-temperature spinning cone vacuum distillation: $13-15 retail. |
| Flavor Differs | Fruit, Melon | Blossom, Pear, Lemon, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tropical | Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | — |
| Likeness | Convincingly white-wine-like, with gentle roundness, subtle sweetness and mouthwatering acidity forming a balanced whole. The overall dry impression and lingering melon flavor give this light-bodied wine a satisfying sense of completeness. | Very good: floral citrus and mineral tension read as a serious white blend, not flavored water. | A clean California white in a light frame. Citrus, green apple, and a small floral lift stay intact, and the close is crisp rather than juicy. The likeness is the aroma. The body is the limit. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.5% |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Germany | Alsace & South of France | California, United States |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented | Retailer sourced |
| Sources | 6 sources | 3 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-10 |