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4 Sightlines by Ara
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
Tasted
Remove Sightlines by Ara Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe short version
Where they differ
No clear differences in the assessed structure or declared production facts. Check the tasting notes and evidence below for a fuller picture.
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2Mount FishtailNot assessed
3PLUS & MINUSOff-dry
4Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Body
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2Mount FishtailLight body
3PLUS & MINUSLight body
4Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Acidity
1Butter ZeroBright acidity
2Mount FishtailNot assessed
3PLUS & MINUSModerate acidity
4Sightlines by AraBright acidity
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The full comparison
7 fields match. Differences are marked.
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3 PLUS & MINUS |
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| Taste | ||||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 82/100 |
80/100 |
81/100 |
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… | Mount Fishtail's Zero Sauvignon Blanc is an alcohol-removed Marlborough white from the Upper Wairau Valley: passionfruit, citrus, fresh and expressive. | Passion fruit and citrus carry from aroma to palate, with gentle acidity balancing the fruit sweetness; the tropical notes linger briefly, then fade. | 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 | Citrus | — | Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical |
| Sweetness Differs | — | — | Off-dry | — |
| Body Differs | — | Light body | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Moderate acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Citrus acidity gives the ripe fruit a wine-like balance rather than a juice-like sweetness. | The Marlborough aroma survives: ripe passionfruit and citrus, present and aromatic. The palate stays fresh on a light frame, and passionfruit trails through a citric close. Varietal likeness, not the weight of a full bottle. | — | 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. |
| Category | Wine | Wine | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol & production | ||||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||||
| Origin | California, United States | Marlborough, New Zealand | South Australia | Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 7 sources | 6 sources | 7 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-20 |