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Colgin IX Estate Red vs Ridge Vineyards Geyserville

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Colgin IX Estate Red
2012 · Napa Valley, USA · Red blend
€891
The steal
Close cousin
Ridge Vineyards Geyserville
Alexander Valley, USA · Red blend
€54 save €837

Tale of the taste

Colgin IX Estate Red Ridge Vineyards Geyserville
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
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

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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