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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
1BuzzkillDry
2St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
Body
1BuzzkillLight body
2St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
Acidity
1BuzzkillBright acidity
2St. Buena VidaNot yet tasted
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2 St. Buena Vida |
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| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | Citrus, green apple, pear, and floral on a crisp, fizzy, minerally frame — dry, lemony, clean close. | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Green apple, Pear, Blossom, Lemon, Mineral | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | Good: reads as sparkling Blanc de Blancs — citrus-apple fruit, bead, and dry clean finish. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Other documented method |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Campo de Calatrava, 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 | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-25 |