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4G Wine Estate G. vs Wageck-Pfaffmann Wilhelm Réserve Trocken

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
4G Wine Estate G.
2017 · Western Cape, South Africa · Red
€513
The steal
Close cousin
Wageck-Pfaffmann Wilhelm Réserve Trocken
Pfalz, Germany · Red
€35 save €478

Tale of the taste

4G Wine Estate G. Wageck-Pfaffmann Wilhelm Réserve Trocken
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Red at heartSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €35 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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