Inglenook Rubicon vs Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Inglenook Rubicon
€209
Tale of the taste
Inglenook Rubicon
Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
6 vs 6 · same
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 fresh backboneSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 26% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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