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De Toren Private Cellar Délicate vs Merino Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
De Toren Private Cellar Délicate
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red blend
€15
Merino Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

De Toren Private Cellar Délicate Merino Tinto
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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