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Thorn-Clarke William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon vs Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Thorn-Clarke William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon
Eden Valley, Australia · Cabernet Sauvignon
€48
The steal
Dead ringer
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchagua Valley, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon
€17 save €31

Tale of the taste

Thorn-Clarke William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 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

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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