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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.3%
- Bottle 20.0%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Vanilla, Oak, Cream
- Bottle 3Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
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Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2ArtisNot assessed
3LuminaraNot assessed
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2ArtisNot assessed
3LuminaraNot assessed
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2ArtisNot assessed
3LuminaraNot assessed
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1 Almost Zero |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
84/100 |
87/100 |
| Verdict | An alcohol-free Chardonnay of apple, pear, and light citrus. Soft and slightly sweet, with gentle acidity, a touch of vanilla, and a simple, clean, lightly f… | Vanilla and a light toasted oak, then a creamy sip that turns toward toast. The finish lingers. The profile is Chardonnay by texture and oak, not by fruit. | A rounded, buttery Chardonnay with ripe orchard fruit, gentle oak and a long, vinous finish. Its lingering warmth gives the palate unusual substance for an a… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla | Vanilla, Oak, Cream | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — | — |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | — | — |
| Likeness | The grape reads clearly. Apple, pear, and vanilla sit in a Chardonnay register, but the structure is lighter than wine and the glass is simpler than the grape usually is. | Vanilla, a creamy texture, and toasted oak are familiar Chardonnay cues, and they hold together as a style. The likeness is in that oak-and-cream profile, not in fruit. | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.3% | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | South Africa | France | Napa Valley, United States |
| Bottle size | 750 mL (single bottle) | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 4 sources | 7 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-10 |