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Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
- Bottle 2Green apple, Peach, Oak, Toasted grain, Lemon
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1LuminaraNot assessed
2ParagraphDry
Body
1LuminaraNot assessed
2ParagraphNot assessed
Acidity
1LuminaraNot assessed
2ParagraphBright acidity
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The full comparison
7 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
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2 Paragraph |
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| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | A rounded, buttery Chardonnay with ripe orchard fruit, gentle oak and a long, vinous finish. Its lingering warmth gives the palate unusual substance for an a… | Green apple and peach lead, with gentle oak, mid-palate roundness and bright acidity. Dry and refreshing, with apple and lemon through the finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter | Green apple, Peach, Oak, Toasted grain, Lemon |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body | — | — |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. | A recognizable Chardonnay profile: apple and peach, gentle oak, some mid-palate roundness, and a dry finish. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Napa Valley, United States | Southwest France |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-18 |