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Glen Carlou The Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage vs Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Glen Carlou The Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage
Swartland, South Africa · Pinotage
€38
The steal
Dead ringer
Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Paarl, South Africa · Pinotage
€15 save €23

Tale of the taste

Glen Carlou The Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinotage at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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