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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit
- Bottle 2Citrus, Grapefruit, Melon, Herbal / botanical
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1GiesenNot assessed
2Saint VivianaDry
Body
1GiesenLight body
2Saint VivianaNot assessed
Acidity
1GiesenBright acidity
2Saint VivianaBright acidity
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2 Saint Viviana |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 85/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | New Zealand's best-selling alcohol-removed white, built the honest way: full-strength Sauvignon Blanc first, alcohol stripped after via spinning cone. | Citrus-led and lightly herbal, with grapefruit and melon on a dry, crisp palate. Lively acidity keeps it fresh, and the fruit has enough presence to balance… |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit | Citrus, Grapefruit, Melon, Herbal / botanical |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| 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. | Citrus, melon and gentle herbal notes give it a recognizable Sauvignon Blanc character. The dry palate, lively acidity and continuing fruit reinforce the wine-like impression. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand | Washington State, United States |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 8 sources |