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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.5%
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Sweetness
1Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
2Sea MonsterNot assessed
Body
1Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
2Sea MonsterNot assessed
Acidity
1Thomson & ScottNot yet tasted
2Sea MonsterBright acidity
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| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 78/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | Sea Monster's Tidal Wave White is a dealcoholized California white blend using low-temperature spinning cone vacuum distillation: $13-15 retail. |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | — |
| Body Differs | Research record | — |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Research record | 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% |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Western Cape, South Africa | California, United States |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Retailer sourced |
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-10 |