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Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection vs Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One (Red label)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection
Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija, Croatia · Plavac Mali
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One (Red label)
Jumilla, Spain · Mourvedre
€9 save €35

Tale of the taste

Korta Katarina Winemaker's Selection Finca Bacara Time Waits For No One (Red label)
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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