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Tokara Telos vs Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards Fox's Lair Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Tokara Telos
2018 · Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon
€400
The steal
Dead ringer
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards Fox's Lair Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red blend
€40 save €360

Tale of the taste

Tokara Telos Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards Fox's Lair Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 6 · 3 less 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 blendSame Stellenbosch postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 10% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €40 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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