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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.1%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Production
- Bottle 1Alternative
- Bottle 2Dealcoholized
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Pear, White peach, Peach, Lime, Citrus
- Bottle 2Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Lyre'sOff-dry
2SelbachNot assessed
Body
1Lyre'sLight body
2SelbachLight body
Acidity
1Lyre'sBright acidity
2SelbachBright acidity
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The full comparison
5 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
1 Lyre's |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | 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… | Fragrant apple and white peach, rounded citrus and orchard fruit, and a gentle sparkle. Noticeable sweetness is lifted by lively acidity, with citrus and lig… |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, White peach, Peach, Lime, Citrus | Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Body | Light body | Light body |
| Acidity | Bright acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | 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 | <0.1% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Alternative | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Formulated alternative | Membrane / cold filtration |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Leichhardt, NSW, Australia | Mosel, Germany |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 4 × 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) cans — retail 4-pack; producer also lists 8.45 fl oz cans in larger packs | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-18 |