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Where they differ
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Pear, Apricot, Floral, 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
1St. RegisOff-dry
2SummerlandOff-dry
Body
1St. RegisMedium body
2SummerlandNot assessed
Acidity
1St. RegisBright acidity
2SummerlandNot assessed
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 80/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | Dealcoholized Chardonnay under 0.5% ABV — pear, apricot, and floral on the nose; medium-bodied, supple, lightly sweet with fresh acidity; medium finish of pe… | 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 | Pear, Apricot, Floral, Oak | Pear, Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Citrus, Mineral |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Body Differs | Medium body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | Solid Chardonnay likeness — fruit and acid in balance, oak as a soft frame rather than a barrel dump. | — |
| 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 | South of France | Santa Barbara County, United States |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 6 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-24 |