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Buena Vista The Sheriff of Buena Vista vs Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Buena Vista The Sheriff of Buena Vista
Sonoma County, USA · Red blend
€57
The steal
Close cousin
Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€20 save €37

Tale of the taste

Buena Vista The Sheriff of Buena Vista Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 9 vs 8 · 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 firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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