Cheaper alternatives to Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon

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

The splurge

Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€33

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Feudo Arancio Syrah Sicilia

Sicilia, Italy · Red blend

Same spice-rack rummage. Same full-throttle body. About 21% of the price.

€7 save €26

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

• Close cousin
  Château la Dournie Cabanette

  Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €12

  save €21
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• Close cousin
  Les Vignerons du Narbonnais Saint Baurois Grande Réserve GSM

  Languedoc, France · Red blend

  Same fresh backbone
  €9

  save €24
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