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Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon vs Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 · St. Helena, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€720
The steal
Dead ringer
Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€59 save €661

Tale of the taste

Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 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

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame dark-fruit coreA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €59 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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