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3 Sightlines by Ara
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
Tasted
Remove Sightlines by Ara Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe short version
Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit
- Bottle 2Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear
- Bottle 3Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1GiesenNot assessed
2LautusDry
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Body
1GiesenLight body
2LautusLight body
3Sightlines by AraNot assessed
Acidity
1GiesenBright acidity
2LautusBright acidity
3Sightlines by AraBright acidity
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The full comparison
9 fields match. Differences are marked.
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2 Lautus |
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| Taste | |||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 85/100 |
84/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | New Zealand's best-selling alcohol-removed white, built the honest way: full-strength Sauvignon Blanc first, alcohol stripped after via spinning cone. | Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc shape without the sugar trap: gooseberry and lime, bright citrus on the palate, clean lingering lime on the exit. | Sightlines by Ara Sauvignon Blanc has grapefruit, lemon and pineapple, with fresh herbs and a crisp, tart grapefruit finish. Our firsthand review. |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit | Lime, Tropical, Citrus, Pear | Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | — |
| Acidity | Bright acidity | Bright acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Marlborough in the aroma: grapefruit pith, tart passionfruit, a green grassy edge. The palate adds lemon shortbread, tart pear, and blackcurrant leaf on a lighter body. The fingerprint holds. The citrus close is a touch short. | Very good: chilled, it reads as Sauvignon Blanc rather than generic nonalcoholic white. | Sauvignon Blanc in the herbal grapefruit and the tart close. Grapefruit, lemon, and pineapple lead, then bright citrus and tropical fruit with fresh herbs. The herbs keep the grape in the glass. The fruit is vivid. The finish is the stricter part. |
| Category | Wine | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method | Spinning cone | Spinning cone | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand | Western Cape, South Africa | Marlborough, New Zealand |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 5 sources | 8 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-20 |