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

Cielo e Terra Primitivo Puglia Primasole

Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

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

€6 save €9

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

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  San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro

  Puglia, Italy · Red blend

  Same full-throttle body
  €6

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  Rasgón Tempranillo

  Castilla, Spain · Tempranillo

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €6

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