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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Blackberry, Plum, Oak, Spice, Red berry
- Bottle 2Smoke
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Sweetness
1LautusDry
2LuminaraNot assessed
Body
1LautusLight body
2LuminaraNot assessed
Acidity
1LautusModerate acidity
2LuminaraNot assessed
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1 Lautus |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 82/100 |
88/100 |
| Verdict | A light Western Cape red blend that keeps blackberry and plum in check, with fine tannin and a dry oak shadow — then exits sooner than you want. | Black cherry, baking spice and subtle smoke lead into juicy fruit that holds its flavor through a long, lingering finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Blackberry, Plum, Oak, Spice, Red berry | Smoke |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Moderate acidity | — |
| Likeness | High for a nonalcoholic red: blackberry, plum, and oak stay in a wine register rather than a juice one. | — |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Western Cape / Olifants River Valley (Vredendal), South Africa | Napa Valley, United States |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 5 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-09 |