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Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon vs Esporão Reserva Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 · Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€43
The steal
Close cousin
Esporão Reserva Tinto
Alentejo, Portugal · Red blend
€17 save €26

Tale of the taste

Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon Esporão Reserva Tinto
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 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

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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