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Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon vs Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

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
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel
Sonoma County, USA · Zinfandel
€17 save €26

Tale of the taste

Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 4 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 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 full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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