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Vilafonté Series C vs Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vilafonté Series C
2022 · Paarl, South Africa · Red blend
€109
The steal
Dead ringer
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek
Franschhoek, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon
€39 save €70

Tale of the taste

Vilafonté Series C Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · 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

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €39 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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