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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon vs Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 · Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€303
The steal
Dead ringer
Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 · Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€43 save €260

Tale of the taste

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon Saunter Red Head Vineyard Clone No. 685 Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame Napa Valley postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €43 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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