Cheaper alternatives to Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

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

The splurge

Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

Lodi, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€15

The steal

Same neighbourhood

San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro

Puglia, Italy · Red blend

Same full-throttle body. Same fresh backbone. Same firm grip of tannin. About 40% of the price.

€6 save €9

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

• Same neighbourhood
  Rasgón Tempranillo

  Castilla, Spain · Tempranillo

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €6

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• Same neighbourhood
  Merino Tinto

  Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao

  Same fresh backbone
  €6

  save €9
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