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Kaiken Ultra Malbec vs Félix Solís The Guv’nor

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€17
The steal
Close cousin
Félix Solís The Guv’nor
Valdepeñas, Spain · Tempranillo
€7 save €10

Tale of the taste

Kaiken Ultra Malbec Félix Solís The Guv’nor
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · 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

Vanilla oak on bothSame fresh backboneAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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