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Where they differ
Acidity
- Bottle 1Soft acidity
- Bottle 2Bright acidity
- Bottle 3Bright acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Floral, Strawberry, Raspberry, Citrus, Red fruit
- Bottle 2White peach, Apple, Strawberry
- Bottle 3Strawberry, Floral, Citrus, Red berry, Mineral
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1FreNot assessed
2GiesenOff-dry
3LautusOff-dry
Body
1FreLight body
2GiesenLight body
3LautusLight body
Acidity
1FreSoft acidity
2GiesenBright acidity
3LautusBright acidity
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3 Lautus |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 76/100 |
86/100 |
85/100 |
| Verdict | Strawberry, raspberry and soft citrus sit in a very thin rosé. Gentle acidity keeps it refreshing, but the slightly chalky, candy-like middle lacks depth. | Giesen ferments a full-strength Marlborough and Waipara rosé, then removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology. Less than 0.5% ABV. | Strawberry, white flowers and a light citrus lift on the nose; crisp, light and slightly dry on the palate, with a little sweetness balanced by refreshing ac… |
| Flavor Differs | Floral, Strawberry, Raspberry, Citrus, Red fruit | White peach, Apple, Strawberry | Strawberry, Floral, Citrus, Red berry, Mineral |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | Bright acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | — | It reads as rosé rather than pink soda: stone fruit and cranberry, off-dry, on a light frame. The short middle is the limit. | Convincingly rosé-like, with delicate berry fruit, fresh acidity and a mineral edge. Gentle sweetness fits comfortably within its light, balanced structure. |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | California, United States | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | |||
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources | 4 sources |