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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak
Documented method
- Bottle 1Spinning cone
- Bottle 2Vacuum distillation
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Sweetness
1LuminaraNot assessed
2RELAXOff-dry
Body
1LuminaraNot assessed
2RELAXLight body
Acidity
1LuminaraNot assessed
2RELAXSoft acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
81/100 |
| 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… | An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay with green apple, ripe pear, and subtle citrus. Light fizz refreshes a sweet, softly acidic palate, though the thin… |
| Flavor Differs | Apple, Pear, Vanilla, Oak, Orchard fruit, Butter | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | — | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | — | Soft acidity |
| Likeness | Orchard fruit, oak and a lasting vinous sensation make this recognizably Chardonnay-like. | The fruit hints at Chardonnay, but the light body, sweetness, soft acidity, and short finish leave it less convincing as a traditional wine. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Napa Valley, United States | Mosel Valley, Germany |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 7 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-03 |