WINE REBELS LABORATORY REPORT
Blood Orange Rebel Spritz
EXPERIMENT WRL-001
- Certified Experiment
EXPERIMENT DATA
WINE BASE: Shiraz
LAB SCORE: 8/10
SOURCE: Chief Rebel Scientist Original
EXPERIMENT TYPE: Citrus Rebellion
DIFFICULTY: Low-Risk Weirdness
DATE TESTED: 26/06/2026
The Formula
- 150 ml Shiraz
- 100 ml Blood orange soda
- 1 scoop Ice
- 1 slice Orange (to garnish)
Experimental Procedure
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Pour in the Shiraz.
- Slowly top with blood orange soda.
- Stir gently once.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
LABORATORY OBSERVATIONS
APPEARANCE
Rich red-orange colour
AROMA
Blood orange
FLAVOUR
The citrus really enhanced the Shiraz and vice versa – very refreshing and citrusy.
BALANCE & MOUTHFEEL
Well balanced – fruity, the sweetness of the soda balanced the acidity of the Shiraz.
RESULTS & VERDICT
WHAT WORKED
Great balance of Shiraz to soda ratio, as well as sweet to acidic ratio.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
N/A
FINAL VERDICT
A bright, refreshing mutation that balances the acidic character of the Shiraz, whilst providing moderate rebel experimentation.
PERMITTED MUTATIONS
AUTHORISED VARIATIONS
Other orange or citrus sodas, sweet or sugar-free. Other variations of red wine.
LABORATORY RECORD
EXPERIMENT NUMBER
WRL-001
TESTED BY
Chief Rebel Scientist & tasting assistant: Senior Publican Emeritus
CREATOR / SUBMITTER
Chief Rebel Scientist
DATE TESTED
26/06/2026
EXPERIMENT SOURCE
Chief Rebel Scientist Original
SUBMISSION REFERENCE
Internal experiment
LABORATORY SAFETY NOTICE
This experiment contains alcohol. It is intended only for adults of legal drinking age in their location. Measure carefully, enjoy responsibly, and never drink and drive.
EXPERIMENT-SPECIFIC NOTE
No additional laboratory precautions recorded.