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Sweetness
1FreNot yet tasted
2LautusDry
Body
1FreNot yet tasted
2LautusLight body
Acidity
1FreNot yet tasted
2LautusBright acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Research record | Tasted |
| Score Differs | Research record | 84/100 |
| Verdict | Research record | Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc shape without the sugar trap: gooseberry and lime, bright citrus on the palate, clean lingering lime on the exit. |
| Flavor Differs | Research record | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear |
| Sweetness Differs | Research record | Dry |
| Body Differs | Research record | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Research record | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Research record | Very good: chilled, it reads as Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic nonalcoholic white. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | California, United States | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-03 |