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HDV Comandante Blanc (Hyde Vineyard) vs Orin Swift Mannequin

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
HDV Comandante Blanc (Hyde Vineyard)
2017 · Los Carneros, USA · Chardonnay
€245
The steal
Close cousin
Orin Swift Mannequin
California, USA · Chardonnay
€40 save €205

Tale of the taste

HDV Comandante Blanc (Hyde Vineyard) Orin Swift Mannequin
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chardonnay at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 16% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €40 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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