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Kistler Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay vs Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Kistler Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay
2019 · Los Carneros, USA · Chardonnay
€207
The steal
Dead ringer
Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, USA · Chardonnay
€54 save €153

Tale of the taste

Kistler Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · 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 Chardonnay at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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