The Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée 2023 is a red blend from Sonoma County, California, known for its Bordeaux-inspired style and approachable nature. It's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, with a focus on delivering dark fruit flavors, supple tannins, and a balanced, elegant finish.
- Aromas: Black cherry, currant, pencil shavings, thyme, holiday spice, and loamy earth.
- Flavors: Dark fruit (plum, black cherry), vanilla, cocoa, and earth.
- Body: Medium-bodied, with a light-to-medium texture.
- Tannins: Supple and balanced, providing structure.
- Finish: Lingering freshness with mouthwatering acidity.
Expert Reviews and Ratings:
- James Suckling: 88 points, noting aromas of dark fruit, dried herbs, plums, violets, tobacco leaves, and a hint of graphite. The tannins are abundant but not aggressive, and the wine is full-bodied and satisfying.
- The Wine Advocate: 88 points.
- Vivino: Users generally find it to be a well-balanced and flavorful wine, with many praising its approachability and value.
History
Gundlach Bundschu Winery is a family-owned, sixth-generation producer of distinctive wines of site-specific character. The winery's 320-acre Estate Vineyard, christened Rhinefarm in 1858, is located at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley AVAs, at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range.
Gundlach Bundschu approaches its vineyards, wines, business and the world with spirit, creativity and dedication to excellence. When you open a bottle of Gundlach Bundschu, you uncork not only the Estate's unique ability to produce profound wines, but also a rich, personal relationship between the Gundlach Bundschu family and the land on which the family lives.
