Gundlach Bundschu

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.026 ratings
9.04 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
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
Julia Geisler

Going from Cakebread’s Vaca to this was interesting

Going from Cakebread’s Vaca to this was interesting

Jul 2nd, 2023
Henry Fuseler

10/2020. A good Sonoma Valley Cab. Has flavor and body that feels good on the palate.

10/2020. A good Sonoma Valley Cab. Has flavor and body that feels good on the palate.

Oct 29th, 2020
Daniel Yoo

Smooth

Smooth

May 25th, 2020
Cassandra Tran

Love this winery, and have had several of their wines that age really well. I really liked this one. Nice nose and smooth taste.

Love this winery, and have had several of their wines that age really well. I really liked this one. Nice nose and smooth taste.

Apr 19th, 2020
Ming L
9.1

This is a terrific cab from the Sonoma Valley AVA with excellent concentration and depth. The red fruits stood shoulder to shoulder to black fruits, giving the wine a fresh feel. Medium to full body with plush tannins.
I have not heard of the winery before this bottle, and was so surprised to learn that Gundlach Bundschu is the 2nd oldest winery in the California, and has been continuously owned by the same family since 1858. Talk about history!

This is a terrific cab from the Sonoma Valley AVA with excellent concentration and depth. The red fruits stood shoulder to shoulder to black fruits, giving the wine a fresh feel. Medium to full body with plush tannins.
I have not heard of the winery before this bottle, and was so surprised to learn that Gundlach Bundschu is the 2nd oldest winery in the California, and has been continuously owned by the same family since 1858. Talk about history!

Jan 13th, 2020
Ryan GJ

Maraschino and currant, some nice acidity, stemmy wood integrated tannin full body clean finish, not too long. Peppery.

Maraschino and currant, some nice acidity, stemmy wood integrated tannin full body clean finish, not too long. Peppery.

Dec 13th, 2019