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1 Sightlines by Ara
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
Tasted
Remove Sightlines by Ara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2 Les Fumées Blanches
Zero Sauvignon Blanc
83/100
Tasted
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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.1%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical
- Bottle 2Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Botanical, Saline
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Sweetness
1Sightlines by AraNot assessed
2Les Fumées BlanchesNot assessed
Body
1Sightlines by AraNot assessed
2Les Fumées BlanchesNot assessed
Acidity
1Sightlines by AraBright acidity
2Les Fumées BlanchesNot assessed
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Verdict | Sightlines by Ara Sauvignon Blanc has grapefruit, lemon and pineapple, with fresh herbs and a crisp, tart grapefruit finish. Our firsthand review. | An expressive dealcoholized Sauvignon Blanc: grapefruit and pomelo, passion fruit, bright acidity and a delicate saline finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Grapefruit, Lemon, Pineapple, Citrus, Tropical, Botanical | Grapefruit, Passionfruit, Botanical, Saline |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | Sauvignon Blanc in the herbal grapefruit and the tart close. Grapefruit, lemon, and pineapple lead, then bright citrus and tropical fruit with fresh herbs. The herbs keep the grape in the glass. The fruit is vivid. The finish is the stricter part. | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.1% |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Marlborough, New Zealand | Vin de France |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 8 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-24 |