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Donum Russian River Estate Reserve Pinot Noir vs La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Donum Russian River Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
2021 · Russian River Valley, USA · Pinot Noir
€169
The steal
Dead ringer
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, USA · Pinot Noir
€22 save €147

Tale of the taste

Donum Russian River Estate Reserve Pinot Noir La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinot Noir at heartSame red-fruit crunchAbout 13% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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