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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.3%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin
- Bottle 2Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1GiesenOff-dry
2WeinkönigOff-dry
Body
1GiesenLight body
2WeinkönigLight body
Acidity
1GiesenNot assessed
2WeinkönigHigh acidity
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2 Weinkönig |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
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. | 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 | Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus |
| Acidity Differs | — | 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. | 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% | 0.3% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Rheinhessen, Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 7 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-09-25 |