Cheaper alternatives to California Roots Red Blend

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

California Roots Red Blend

California, USA · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€20

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Aristocratico Appassimento

Salento, Italy · Primitivo

Same red-fruit crunch. Same fruit-first attitude. About 39% of the price.

€8 save €12

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Close cousin
  Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir

  Pays d'Oc, France · Red blend

  Same red-fruit crunch
  €8

  save €12
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• Close cousin
  Stemmari Pinot Noir

  Sicilia, Italy · Red blend

  Same red-fruit crunch
  €6

  save €14
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