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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HANDS OF TIME Red vs Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint 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
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€9 save €50

Tale of the taste

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HANDS OF TIME Red Robert Mondavi Private Selection Vint Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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