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Orpheus & The Raven No. 7 Pinotage vs Quinta de São Sebastião Q.S.S. Rare Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Orpheus & The Raven No. 7 Pinotage
Western Cape, South Africa · Pinotage
€35
The steal
Close cousin
Quinta de São Sebastião Q.S.S. Rare Tinto
Lisboa, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€10 save €25

Tale of the taste

Orpheus & The Raven No. 7 Pinotage Quinta de São Sebastião Q.S.S. Rare Tinto
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
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 dark-fruit coreSame firm grip of tanninAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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