Gundlach Bundschu Winery Details

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Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Gundlach Bundschu

Founded in 1858, Gundlach Bundschu is California’s oldest family run winery. Currently run by the sixth generation of the Bundschu family, the historic California winery focuses on making small lots of single vineyard, estate-grown, ultra-premium wines from its sustainably farmed vineyard in southern Sonoma Valley.

 

Gundlach Bundschu is located at the crossroads of Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations and tucked into the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range. The family meticulously farms its steep hillsides to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, while blocks on the cool clay soil of the valley floor are ideally suited for limited production Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay. 
 
After more than 150 years, Gundlach Bundschu remains focused on the future—approaching its vineyards, wine and world with spirit, creativity and dedication to excellence. Gundlach Bundschu is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

  • Origins: On March 12, 1858, Jacob Gundlach purchased 400 acres in Sonoma and christened it Rhinefarm; he was soon joined by his son-in-law Charles Bundschu.
  • Green: The 320-acre vineyard is sustainably farmed, the winery recycles waste water and uses solar power, including Sonoma’s first floating solar array.
  • Merlot: Gundlach Bundschu is one of the first wineries in California to produce a varietal Merlot.
  • Estate: All Gundlach Bundschu wines are estate grown on 60 distinct blocks on the hillside and valley floor, ranging from 50 to 400 feet elevation.

Wines From Gundlach Bundschu

Bottle: $34.00

2007 Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Vineyard & Winemaking: Ten individual vineyard blocks were sustainably farmed and... more

Fresh strawberry, blueberries, white pepper

Bottle: $24.00

2006 Gundlach Bundschu "Mountain Cuvée" Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley Red Blend

Vineyard & Winemaking: Steep hillside blocks with rocky, shallow soils are planted... more

Raspberry, red cherry, orange pekoe, dark chocolate

Bottle: $40.00

2007 Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard & Winemaking: 24 individual vineyard blocks were sustainably farmed and... more

Dark berry, cassis and ultra dark chocolate

Bottle: $30.00

2007 Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley Merlot

Vineyard & Winemaking: Ten individual vineyard blocks were sustainably farmed and... more

Bing cherries, black plum, berry

Bottle: $38.00

2007 Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley Zinfandel

Vineyard & Winemaking: A single, 8.5-acre block planted in 1976 produces the... more

Cherry, black plum, blackberry and chocolate

Bottle: $80.00

2006 Gundlach Bundschu "Vintage Reserve" Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley

Vineyard & Winemaking: Four of the best lots of the vintage were chosen by the... more

Fresh fig, spiced cherry, tea leaf, black olive and Dutch cocoa