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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.3%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla
- Bottle 2Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2FreNot assessed
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2FreNot assessed
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2FreNot assessed
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
77/100 |
| 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… | Soft apple and pear meet an agreeable, rounded texture. Muted aromatic expression, low flavor intensity and a short finish leave Fre Chardonnay drinkable but… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Citrus, Vanilla | Apple, Pear, Peach, Cream, Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Body | — | — |
| 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. | Apple, pear and a rounded texture suggest Chardonnay, but the flavors lack concentration and staying power. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.3% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method | Spinning cone | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | South Africa | California, United States |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 mL (single bottle) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Retailer sourced | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-21 |