Gundlach Bundschu

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1256 ratings
8.918 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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Still alive, but fully mature. Dried cassis, sage, graphite, dried mushroom.

Still alive, but fully mature. Dried cassis, sage, graphite, dried mushroom.

May 21st, 2023
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.9

Exceeds expectations. Nice structure and balance.

Exceeds expectations. Nice structure and balance.

Dec 8th, 2019
Boris Mathiszik

Tight tannins. A great wine I think, but probably needs 5 years of rest - minimum. Or a tomahawk steak right now.

Tight tannins. A great wine I think, but probably needs 5 years of rest - minimum. Or a tomahawk steak right now.

May 3rd, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec & 2% Merlot, aged in French oak, 45% new. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and sweet herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with cacao and cedar notes. Firm tannins, good balance with acidity, medium+ finish with oaky herb ending.

A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec & 2% Merlot, aged in French oak, 45% new. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and sweet herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with cacao and cedar notes. Firm tannins, good balance with acidity, medium+ finish with oaky herb ending.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2020
Michael Callahan

Very balanced. Smooth tannins. Fruit forward. 8.

Very balanced. Smooth tannins. Fruit forward. 8.

Jan 13th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark red with black fruit aromas and cedar spice. On the palate red berry fruit flavors with tobacco and cacao notes. Well structured with fine firm tannins and lively acidity this powerhouse will benefit from some time in the cellar. Finishes about medium with oak notes on the ending. Tasting Sample.

Dark red with black fruit aromas and cedar spice. On the palate red berry fruit flavors with tobacco and cacao notes. Well structured with fine firm tannins and lively acidity this powerhouse will benefit from some time in the cellar. Finishes about medium with oak notes on the ending. Tasting Sample.

Oct 21st, 2016
Marla Carroll

Dark fruit, black cherry, chocolate and earth. Nice balance on pallet.

Dark fruit, black cherry, chocolate and earth. Nice balance on pallet.

Jul 28th, 2016
Sofia Horvath

Earthiness on the nose, tobacco leaves on the palate.

Earthiness on the nose, tobacco leaves on the palate.

Apr 22nd, 2016
Andrew S

Leather, tannin, cassis, oak

Leather, tannin, cassis, oak

Feb 28th, 2016