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Two to four bottles. The page shows which differences are real — score, alcohol, how it was made, price, and evidence. No overall winner.
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- Score Differs
- 87
- Verdict
- Giesen makes full-strength Marlborough Riesling first, removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology, and keeps the lime-and-mandarin varietal core intact.
- Flavor Differs
- Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin
- Acidity Differs
- —
- Method Differs
- Spinning cone
- Origin
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Bottle size
- —
- Sources
- 5 sources
Editorial
Facts
Evidence
- Score Differs
- 82
- Verdict
- Green apple, pear, peach, and citrus over lively acidity — slight sweetness, mineral finish, fresh and clean.
- Flavor Differs
- Green apple, Pear, Peach, Citrus, Mineral
- Acidity Differs
- Bright acidity
- Method Differs
- Vacuum distillation
- Origin
- Palatinate / Rheinhessen (base wine sourcing — brand), Germany
- Bottle size
- 750 ml (25.4 fl oz)
- Sources
- 3 sources
Editorial
Facts
Evidence
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | ||
| Score Differs | 87 | 82 |
| Verdict | Giesen makes full-strength Marlborough Riesling first, removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology, and keeps the lime-and-mandarin varietal core intact. | Green apple, pear, peach, and citrus over lively acidity — slight sweetness, mineral finish, fresh and clean. |
| Flavor Differs | Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin | Green apple, Pear, Peach, Citrus, Mineral |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Facts | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand | Palatinate / Rheinhessen (base wine sourcing — brand), Germany |
| Bottle size | — | 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 5 sources | 3 sources |