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Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon vs Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€59
The steal
Dead ringer
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€18 save €41

Tale of the taste

Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +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 Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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