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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, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroOff-dry
2LuminaraNot assessed
Body
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2LuminaraNot assessed
Acidity
1Almost ZeroSoft acidity
2LuminaraNot assessed
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The full comparison
8 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 |
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… | 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 | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter |
| 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. | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. |
| 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 | Napa Valley, 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 | 7 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 |