Gundlach Bundschu Mtn. Cuvee

Description

This opaque, full-bodied wine has a gorgeous purity, a beautifully layered texture and a heady, rich finish. This is a stunner and quite a steal in the marketplace. – Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate, March 2016Winemaking 3-day cold soak Extraction through twice-daily pump overs, tailored to each lot. Lees stirring for 3 months post fermentation. Final blend assembled 2 weeks before bottling.Vineyard Information Relying on the Bundschu Family’s 150+ years of Sonoma vineyards knowledge the grapes for Mountain Cuvee are sourced from our Rhinefarm estate as well as fruit hand-selected form vineyards along the Mayacamas Mountain range.Winemaker’s Notes Mountain Cuvee is a modern vineyard-sourced California Bordeaux red that over delivers quality for the price.Tasting Notes Loaded with blackberry, dark plum, and black raspberry mingled with clove tea, and spices, this seriously crafted yet surprisingly approachable. This medium-bodied red offers a full mount feel driven by dark cherry fruit creamy cocoa and vanilla framed by smooth tannins and a long rich finish. This fresh layered and quaffable wines is intended to be enjoyed within five years of vintage. – Gundlach Bundschu