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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Acidity
- Bottle 1Bright acidity
- Bottle 2Moderate acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Sea MonsterNot assessed
2Splash OfOff-dry
Body
1Sea MonsterNot assessed
2Splash OfLight body
Acidity
1Sea MonsterBright acidity
2Splash OfModerate acidity
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The full comparison
6 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field |
2 Splash Of |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score | 78/100 |
78/100 |
| Verdict | Sea Monster's Tidal Wave White is a dealcoholized California white blend using low-temperature spinning cone vacuum distillation: $13-15 retail. | A soft, lightly sweet white blend led by green apple, pear, and white grape, with moderate acidity and a clean, short finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus | Green apple, Pear |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Moderate acidity |
| Likeness | 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. | Fruit suggests white wine, but the light body and simple palate give it little structure or depth. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | — | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Germany |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 5 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-03 |