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Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vs Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Rutherford, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€480
The steal
Dead ringer
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€24 save €456

Tale of the taste

Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +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 heartVanilla oak on bothA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €24 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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