Capensis Fijnbosch Chardonnay vs Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Capensis Fijnbosch Chardonnay
€150
Tale of the taste
Capensis Fijnbosch Chardonnay
Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay
Body
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
8 vs 6 · 2 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 Chardonnay at heartSame Stellenbosch postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 32% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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