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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon vs 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€30
The steal
Close cousin
19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon
Victoria, Australia · Cabernet Sauvignon
€11 save €19

Tale of the taste

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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