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Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon vs Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon
€48
The steal
Close cousin
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red blend
€16 save €32

Tale of the taste

Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 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

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Stellenbosch postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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