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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.3%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Acidity
- Bottle 1Soft acidity
- Bottle 2Moderate acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Apple, Pear, Honey, Vanilla, Oak
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2Be WellOff-dry
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2Be WellMedium body
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2Be WellModerate acidity
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2 Be Well |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
78/100 |
| 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… | American dealcoholized Chardonnay under 0.5% ABV — golden apple, pear, and honey on the nose; soft, lightly sweet vanilla-oak through the middle; medium appl… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla | Apple, Pear, Honey, Vanilla, Oak |
| Body Differs | — | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | Moderate 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. | Reads as a soft California-style Chardonnay — orchard fruit and light oak, not juice dressed as wine. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.3% | <0.5% |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | South Africa | California, United States |
| Bottle size | 750 mL (single bottle) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-18 |