Gundlach Bundschu

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.320 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Marshall Todd Herron DPM

Well the pros have it wrong on this one. This is 2014 Gundlach Bundschu cabernet sauvignon from Sonoma. I give it a perfect 9.8 after a 30 min decant! The blackberry and dark currant typical of a big cab is overwhelmingly good. The chocolate and spicy initial palate is to die for. Then the rush of American oak and cigar box lines the foundation of this amazing cab. The finish is dry with a subtle tart tingle on the sides of the tongue. Good grief, I need MORE!!!!!!!

Well the pros have it wrong on this one. This is 2014 Gundlach Bundschu cabernet sauvignon from Sonoma. I give it a perfect 9.8 after a 30 min decant! The blackberry and dark currant typical of a big cab is overwhelmingly good. The chocolate and spicy initial palate is to die for. Then the rush of American oak and cigar box lines the foundation of this amazing cab. The finish is dry with a subtle tart tingle on the sides of the tongue. Good grief, I need MORE!!!!!!!

Oct 9th, 2019
Walt M Britt

Love this wine as it is one of my all time favorites. The perfect compliment to Tomahawk ribeye, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. Could drink it everyday.

Love this wine as it is one of my all time favorites. The perfect compliment to Tomahawk ribeye, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. Could drink it everyday.

Jun 29th, 2019
John Mascarenhas

Paired perfectly with my filet mignon. Well balanced...

Paired perfectly with my filet mignon. Well balanced...

Dec 25th, 2018
Kapyrick Wine

V14. Rose petal nose. Rich blackberry and clove fruit. Smooth, black pepper and leather finish. Well balanced.

V14. Rose petal nose. Rich blackberry and clove fruit. Smooth, black pepper and leather finish. Well balanced.

Jul 28th, 2018
Adrian Crowfoot

Dark cherry and cinnamon

Dark cherry and cinnamon

Jun 22nd, 2018
Phil Beattie

Probabky should have let this lay down for a few years, but was clearly a little impatient. It's big, with heavy tannin on the back of the tongue. Glad I have a few more so I can come back another year from now and do a comparison.

Probabky should have let this lay down for a few years, but was clearly a little impatient. It's big, with heavy tannin on the back of the tongue. Glad I have a few more so I can come back another year from now and do a comparison.

Mar 17th, 2017
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.7

Sarah had this 6 years ago

Sarah had this 6 years ago

Apr 27th, 2018
Katelynn Martin

Katelynn had this 4 years ago

Katelynn had this 4 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2019
Katie Kearney

Katie had this 5 years ago

Katie had this 5 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2019
Briggs Donaldson

Briggs had this 6 years ago

Briggs had this 6 years ago

Sep 1st, 2018