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Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak
- Bottle 2Pear, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Citrus, Mineral
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1RELAXOff-dry
2SummerlandOff-dry
Body
1RELAXLight body
2SummerlandNot assessed
Acidity
1RELAXSoft acidity
2SummerlandNot assessed
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field |
2 Summerland |
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|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score | 81/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay with green apple, ripe pear, and subtle citrus. Light fizz refreshes a sweet, softly acidic palate, though the thin… | Soft, fruit-forward Chardonnay with pear, apple and a citrus finish, but this bottle showed a corked, musty character. The 81/100 reflects apparent underlyin… |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak | Pear, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | — |
| Likeness | The fruit hints at Chardonnay, but the light body, sweetness, soft acidity, and short finish leave it less convincing as a traditional wine. | — |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Mosel Valley, Germany | Santa Barbara County, United States |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-24 |