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Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon vs Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€24
The steal
Dead ringer
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€9 save €15

Tale of the taste

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 1 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 Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame California postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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