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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1White peach, Apple, Strawberry
- Bottle 2Strawberry, Floral, Red berry
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1GiesenOff-dry
2Misty CliffsNot assessed
Body
1GiesenLight body
2Misty CliffsLight body
Acidity
1GiesenBright acidity
2Misty CliffsNot assessed
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 86/100 |
82/100 |
| Verdict | Giesen ferments a full-strength Marlborough and Waipara rosé, then removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology. Less than 0.5% ABV. | Strawberry and delicate flowers meet gentle sweetness and fresh acidity in a light, approachable rosé. Berry and floral notes continue into a lightly sweet f… |
| Flavor Differs | White peach, Apple, Strawberry | Strawberry, Floral, Red berry |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | — |
| Acidity Differs | 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. | Resembles a simple, lightly sweet rosé, with berry and floral character supported by fresh acidity. Its light body and lingering sweetness give it a soft, easygoing wine profile. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Swartland, South Africa |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 4 sources | 8 sources |