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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon vs Can Blau Blau

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Can Blau Blau
Montsant, Spain · Red blend
€9 save €21

Tale of the taste

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Can Blau Blau
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 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 blendBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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