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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral
- Bottle 2Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1BuzzkillDry
2SelbachNot assessed
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2SelbachLight body
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2SelbachBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | Citrus, green apple, pear, and floral on a crisp, fizzy, minerally frame — dry, lemony, clean close. | Fragrant apple and white peach, rounded citrus and orchard fruit, and a gentle sparkle. Noticeable sweetness is lifted by lively acidity, with citrus and lig… |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Apple, White peach, Floral, Orchard fruit, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Likeness | Good: reads as sparkling Blanc de Blancs — citrus-apple fruit, bead, and dry clean finish. | — |
| Style | Chardonnay | Sparkling |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Membrane / cold filtration |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Mosel, Germany |
| Bottle size | 250 ml (8.4 fl oz can) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources |