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Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn vs Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn
2020 · Central Coast, USA · Red blend
€1099
The steal
Close cousin
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Dry Creek Valley, USA · Zinfandel
€54 save €1045

Tale of the taste

Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Body 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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