Tasting wines in this category is always a curious exercise. I look at a large volume of wine each year and these styles inevitably miss a crucial element, which shapes the final impression.
In some respects, this feels a little confected. It hits the front palate with a feathering of texture across the mid-palate, but the back palate is MIA. The longer I peruse, the more I think it's more like a fruit juice than "wine". Mind you, it is certainly pleasant to sip. In fact, partially freezing it, giving the bottle a shake and pouring it as a slushie would probably deliver even more satisfaction while keeping things light.
In this part of the market, scores feel less relevant. Drinkability is what matters and this delivers that. If you are a committed wine lover looking for a night away from alcohol yet still craving a glass in hand, this may bridge the gap, though it does not offer the depth of fruit you might expect.
In all, it remains worthwhile to explore wines like this. Among the de-alcoholised and low alcohol examples I have tasted, this is one of the better ones.
88/100
Region: King Valley
