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3 Sightlines by Ara
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
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Remove Sightlines by Ara Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe short version
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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Tropical
- Bottle 2Citrus
- Bottle 3Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical
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Sweetness
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2Mount FishtailNot assessed
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Body
1Butter ZeroNot assessed
2Mount FishtailLight body
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Acidity
1Butter ZeroBright acidity
2Mount FishtailNot assessed
3Sightlines by AraBright acidity
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| Score Differs | 82/100 |
80/100 |
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. | 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 |
| Body Differs | — | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright 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. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | California, United States | Marlborough, New Zealand | Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 7 sources | 6 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-20 |