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Jonata El Desafio de Jonata vs Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jonata El Desafio de Jonata
2017 · Ballard Canyon, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€210
The steal
Dead ringer
Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€15 save €195

Tale of the taste

Jonata El Desafio de Jonata Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 10 vs 10 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Cabernet Sauvignon at heartVanilla oak on bothA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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