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Duckhorn The Discussion vs Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Duckhorn The Discussion
2018 · Napa Valley, USA · Red blend
€202
The steal
Dead ringer
Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€58 save €144

Tale of the taste

Duckhorn The Discussion Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · 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 Napa Valley postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €58 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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