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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HANDS OF TIME Red vs Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HANDS OF TIME Red
Napa Valley, USA · Red blend
€59
The steal
Close cousin
Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€15 save €44

Tale of the taste

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HANDS OF TIME Red Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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