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RedHeads Esulé vs Esporão Reserva Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
RedHeads Esulé
McLaren Vale, Australia · Red blend
€42
The steal
Close cousin
Esporão Reserva Tinto
Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend
€17 save €25

Tale of the taste

RedHeads Esulé Esporão Reserva Tinto
Body 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 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 fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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