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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.0%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Vanilla, Oak, Cream
- Bottle 2Citrus, Grapefruit, Orchard fruit, Butter, Saline
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
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From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1ArtisNot assessed
2Oceano ZeroDry
Body
1ArtisNot assessed
2Oceano ZeroLight body
Acidity
1ArtisNot assessed
2Oceano ZeroBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
88/100 |
| Verdict | Vanilla and a light toasted oak, then a creamy sip that turns toward toast. The finish lingers. The profile is Chardonnay by texture and oak, not by fruit. | A dry, light-bodied alcohol-removed Chardonnay with bright citrus, a supple buttery middle, and a subtle saline edge. Mouthwatering acidity gives definition… |
| Flavor Differs | Vanilla, Oak, Cream | Citrus, Grapefruit, Orchard fruit, Butter, Saline |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body Differs | — | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Vanilla, a creamy texture, and toasted oak are familiar Chardonnay cues, and they hold together as a style. The likeness is in that oak-and-cream profile, not in fruit. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | France | San Luis Obispo Coast, United States |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-18 |