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Orin Swift Eight Years In The Desert vs Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Orin Swift Eight Years In The Desert
California, USA · Red blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€15 save €35

Tale of the taste

Orin Swift Eight Years In The Desert Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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 California postcodeSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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