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Leonetti Reserve vs Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Leonetti Reserve
2001 · Walla Walla Valley, USA · Red blend
€378
The steal
Close cousin
Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€54 save €324

Tale of the taste

Leonetti Reserve Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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