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Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel vs 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel
California, USA · Zinfandel
€40
The steal
Close cousin
19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red
California, USA · Petite Sirah blend
€15 save €25

Tale of the taste

Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Zinfandel in the blendSame California postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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