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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Tropical
- Bottle 2Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear
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Sweetness
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2LautusDry
Body
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2LautusLight body
Acidity
1Butter ZeroBright acidity
2LautusBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 82/100 |
84/100 |
| 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. |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Tropical | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear |
| 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. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-03 |