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Dr. Heger Vorderer Winklerberg Ihringen Spätburgunder GG vs Knipser Blauer Spätburgunder Trocken

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dr. Heger Vorderer Winklerberg Ihringen Spätburgunder GG
2013 · Baden, Germany · Pinot Noir
€60
The steal
Close cousin
Knipser Blauer Spätburgunder Trocken
Pfalz, Germany · Pinot Noir
€14 save €46

Tale of the taste

Dr. Heger Vorderer Winklerberg Ihringen Spätburgunder GG Knipser Blauer Spätburgunder Trocken
Body 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal

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 fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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