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Mount Mary Quintet vs RedHeads Esulé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Mount Mary Quintet
2016 · Yarra Valley, Australia · Red blend
€113
The steal
Close cousin
RedHeads Esulé
McLaren Vale, Australia · Red blend
€42 save €71

Tale of the taste

Mount Mary Quintet RedHeads Esulé
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 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 Franc in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €42 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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