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Where they differ
Sweetness
- Bottle 1Off-dry
- Bottle 2Dry
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1White peach, Apple, Strawberry
- Bottle 2Red berry, Citrus, Blood orange
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1GiesenOff-dry
2Missing ThornDry
Body
1GiesenLight body
2Missing ThornNot assessed
Acidity
1GiesenBright acidity
2Missing ThornBright acidity
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
2 Missing Thorn |
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| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 86/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | Giesen ferments a full-strength Marlborough and Waipara rosé, then removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology. Less than 0.5% ABV. | A dry, crisp rosé with red berries, tart pomegranate and blood orange. Fresh acidity supports the fruit, with a clean, dry finish that leaves a refreshing im… |
| Flavor Differs | White peach, Apple, Strawberry | Red berry, Citrus, Blood orange |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity | Bright acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | It reads as rosé rather than pink soda: stone fruit and cranberry, off-dry, on a light frame. The short middle is the limit. | A recognizable dry-rosé profile, with tart red fruit and citrus supported by crisp acidity. The clean, dry finish sustains the wine-like impression. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Rosé | Rosé |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Napa Valley, United States |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-14 |