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Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir vs Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2023 · Russian River Valley, USA · Pinot Noir
€109
The steal
Dead ringer
Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir
2007 · Santa Lucia Highlands, USA · Pinot Noir
€43 save €66

Tale of the taste

Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Roar Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinot Noir at heartSame red-fruit crunchAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €43 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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