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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit
- Bottle 2Peach, Grapefruit, Lemon, Green apple, Citrus, Mineral
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1GiesenNot assessed
2UBYNot assessed
Body
1GiesenLight body
2UBYLight body
Acidity
1GiesenBright acidity
2UBYBright acidity
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 85/100 |
80/100 |
| Verdict | New Zealand's best-selling alcohol-removed white, built the honest way: full-strength Sauvignon Blanc first, alcohol stripped after via spinning cone. | White peach, grapefruit and bright citrus acidity make a fresh, easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc. Clean and competent, but light on concentration, texture and c… |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit pith, Passionfruit | Peach, Grapefruit, Lemon, Green apple, Citrus, Mineral |
| 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. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand | Gascogne, France |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-21 |