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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.33%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Citrus, White peach
- Bottle 2Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2LautusDry
Body
1Almost ZeroLight body
2LautusLight body
Acidity
1Almost ZeroNot assessed
2LautusBright acidity
| Field |
1 Almost Zero |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Green apple, citrus, and white peach in a light-bodied, lightly sweet white with fresh acidity and a simple, clean finish. | Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc shape without the sugar trap: gooseberry and lime, bright citrus on the palate, clean lingering lime on the exit. |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Citrus, White peach | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | — | Very good: chilled, it reads as Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic nonalcoholic white. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.33% | <0.5% |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Robertson, South Africa | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Price Differs | Price unknown | Under $20 |