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| Editorial | ||
| Score Differs | 79 | 77 |
| 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 light citrus in a crisp, light Pinot Grigio. Bright acidity, a little sweetness, and a faint pétillance through a clean, lightly sparkling fi… |
| Flavor Differs | Lemon, Pear, Green apple, Mineral | Green apple, Citrus |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Medium-sweet |
| 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 light Pinot Grigio: green apple, citrus, crisp acid, a little sweetness, and just enough sparkle to keep the finish refreshing. |
| Facts | ||
| Style | Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | Central Coast, California, United States |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Secondary source | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-24 |
