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Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin
- Bottle 2Lemon, Pear, Citrus, Mineral, Saline
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1GiesenOff-dry
2The SubstituteOff-dry
Body
1GiesenLight body
2The SubstituteNot assessed
Acidity
1GiesenNot assessed
2The SubstituteNot assessed
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The full comparison
7 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
81/100 |
| 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. | Rounded lemon and pear fruit, gentle sweetness and refreshing acidity, with a lingering citrus-mineral finish and a delicate saline edge. |
| Flavor Differs | Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin | Lemon, Pear, Citrus, Mineral, Saline |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| 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. | Recognizable Riesling fruit and acidity, with a mineral-saline close, give the glass a familiar varietal character. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Riesling | Riesling |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Germany |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-18 |