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3 Sightlines by Ara
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
Tasted
Remove Sightlines by Ara Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe short version
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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Tropical
- Bottle 2Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear
- Bottle 3Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical
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Sweetness
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2LautusDry
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Body
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2LautusLight body
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Acidity
1Butter ZeroBright acidity
2LautusBright acidity
3Sightlines by AraBright acidity
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 82/100 |
84/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | Grapefruit and passion fruit give this crisp Sauvignon Blanc clear varietal character. Lively citrus acidity balances light tropical-fruit sweetness, with a… | Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc shape without the sugar trap: gooseberry and lime, bright citrus on the palate, clean lingering lime on the exit. | Sightlines by Ara Sauvignon Blanc has grapefruit, lemon and pineapple, with fresh herbs and a crisp, tart grapefruit finish. Our firsthand review. |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Tropical | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear | Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | — | Light body | — |
| Likeness | Citrus acidity gives the ripe fruit a wine-like balance rather than a juice-like sweetness. | Very good: chilled, it reads as Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic nonalcoholic white. | Sauvignon Blanc in the herbal grapefruit and the tart close. Grapefruit, lemon, and pineapple lead, then bright citrus and tropical fruit with fresh herbs. The herbs keep the grape in the glass. The fruit is vivid. The finish is the stricter part. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Spinning cone | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | California, United States | Western Cape, South Africa | Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-20 |