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Sweetness
- Bottle 1Dry
- Bottle 2Off-dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral
- Bottle 2Bready, Pear, Apple
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1BuzzkillDry
2Society De La RassiOff-dry
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2Society De La RassiNot assessed
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2Society De La RassiBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
87/100 |
| Verdict | Citrus, green apple, pear, and floral on a crisp, fizzy, minerally frame — dry, lemony, clean close. | Doughy aromas and delicate pear and apple introduce a sparkling Chardonnay whose gentle sweetness gives way to lively acidity and a lingering, mouthwatering… |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Bready, Pear, Apple |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Likeness | Good: reads as sparkling Blanc de Blancs — citrus-apple fruit, bead, and dry clean finish. | Doughy aromas, delicate apple and pear, and a persistent tart finish give a convincing sparkling-wine impression. Gentle sweetness remains in balance as acidity builds through the sip. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.5% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | La Mancha, Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 250 ml (8.4 fl oz can) | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 4 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-24 |