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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 30.3%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Mineral
- Bottle 3Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
- Bottle 3Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1GiesenOff-dry
2SchmitgesOff-dry
3WeinkönigOff-dry
Body
1GiesenLight body
2SchmitgesLight body
3WeinkönigLight body
Acidity
1GiesenNot assessed
2SchmitgesBright acidity
3WeinkönigHigh acidity
| Field |
2 Schmitges |
3 Weinkönig |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
86/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Giesen makes full-strength New Zealand Riesling first, removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology, and keeps the lime-and-mandarin varietal core intact. | A refreshing, off-dry Riesling with crisp acidity, recognizable varietal character, and a persistent, mouthwatering finish. | Dealcoholized Riesling. Lime, green apple, and white peach. Bright, juicy, lightly sweet, with high acid and a crisp citrus end. |
| Flavor Differs | Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin | Green apple, Pear, Mineral | Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity | High acidity |
| Likeness | Unmistakably Riesling before it is a lighter wine. Lime, citrus blossom, and mandarin stay bright over an off-dry frame. The citric close is fresh, and shorter than a bottle that still has its alcohol. | Convincingly Riesling-like, particularly in its green fruit aromatics, off-dry profile, and pronounced acidity. The interplay between sweetness and sharpness feels characteristic of the variety, while the persistent, mouthwatering finish helps establish a credible wine experience. Slight effervescence introduces a subtle departure from the texture of a conventional still Riesling, but also contributes freshness and lift. | A juicy Riesling: lime, green apple, and white peach. Lightly sweet, and the acid is what makes it bright. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Mosel (Middle Mosel, Erden), Germany | Rheinhessen, Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 12 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-09-25 |