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

One 750ml bottle

Vineyard & Winemaking: 
Steep hillside blocks with rocky, shallow soils are planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small block of Petit Verdot. Pervasive maritime breezes and long daylight exposure allow for slow, even ripening, resulting in deep color, intense flavor concentration and elegant balance in the wines. 
 
The fruit was hand-picked and delivered to the California winery in the cool morning hours. Each block was fermented separately, with gentle, twice-daily pump-overs, pressed at dryness, and then racked into barrels. The wine was aged for 14 months in predominantly French oak; minimal use of American and Hungarian oak barrels added coconut and spice nuances.  
 
Wine Tasting Notes: 
A lush, fruit-forward red wine with fragrant aromas of anise, coriander and warm cherry compote. This Gundlach Bundschu red wine entices the senses with dense flavors of raspberry and red cherry laced with notes of orange pekoe and ultra dark chocolate leading to a long, chewy finish. 
 
June 2010 WOMer selection. 

Raspberry, red cherry, orange pekoe, dark chocolate