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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Cherry, Cranberry, Red currant
- Bottle 2Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Smoke, Red fruit
- Bottle 3Earth, Dark fruit
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From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1LeitzDry
2Oceano ZeroDry
3PLUS & MINUSDry
Body
1LeitzLight body
2Oceano ZeroLight body
3PLUS & MINUSLight body
Acidity
1LeitzBright acidity
2Oceano ZeroNot assessed
3PLUS & MINUSBright acidity
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3 PLUS & MINUS |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
89/100 |
82/100 |
| Verdict | Cherry, cranberry, and red currant in a light Pinot Noir. Juicy, bright acidity, slightly thin through the middle, then a dry finish with gentle tannin that… | Expressive cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, a dry, juicy palate, and a lingering smoky, savory finish. Thin texture limits the wine's fullness. | Earthy and quietly savory, with dark-berry flavor, mouthwatering acidity and soft tannins. A muted nose and slightly watery texture limit its depth, though t… |
| Flavor Differs | Cherry, Cranberry, Red currant | Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Smoke, Red fruit | Earth, Dark fruit |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Convincingly wine-like for the category: Pinot fruit on the nose, a finish that lingers like red wine, and a middle that is slightly thin. | Highly convincing in aroma and flavor, with a distinctly vinous character that carries through the finish. Thin texture is the principal limitation. | Recognizably red-wine-like, with muted earthy aromas, darker berry fruit and a gently drying finish. Some roundness gives it shape, although the slightly watery body makes the impression less complete. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Baden, Germany | San Luis Obispo Coast, California, United States | South Australia |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | $30+ | $30+ |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 15 sources | 6 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-23 |