Cheaper alternatives to Waterford Estate The Jem

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

The splurge

Waterford Estate The Jem

2017 · Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€160

The steal

Dead ringer

Spice Route Chakalaka

Swartland, South Africa · Red

Same Red at heart. Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. About 12% of the price.

€20 save €140

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

• Dead ringer
  Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block

  Franschhoek, South Africa · Red

  Same Red at heart
  €36

  save €124
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• Dead ringer
  Allesverloren Tinta Barocca

  Swartland, South Africa · Red

  Same Red at heart
  €14

  save €146
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• Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon€480 → €24
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