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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lemon, Pear, Green apple, Mineral
- Bottle 2Green apple, Peach, Oak, Toasted grain, Lemon
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Sweetness
1AppalinaNot assessed
2ParagraphDry
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2ParagraphNot assessed
Acidity
1AppalinaNot assessed
2ParagraphBright acidity
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Appalina is the alcohol-free line of Rheinhessen's Weinkellerei Hechtsheim: lemon, pear and green apple under 0.5%, priced like a house wine. | Green apple and peach lead, with gentle oak, mid-palate roundness and bright acidity. Dry and refreshing, with apple and lemon through the finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Lemon, Pear, Green apple, Mineral | Green apple, Peach, Oak, Toasted grain, Lemon |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Chardonnay in the orchard fruit and the dry lean. Lemon, pear, and green apple sit on a faint mineral spine that carries a light close. Clean, and light. | A recognizable Chardonnay profile: apple and peach, gentle oak, some mid-palate roundness, and a dry finish. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | Southwest France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Secondary source | Producer documented |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-18 |