By: John Majeski
7/21/2012
K&L Staff Member
With an illustrious history in Sonoma Valley winemaking going back 154 years, looming six generations, Gundlach Bundschu continues to weave stunning, flavorful wines for much less than one would expect from such a venerable producer. The 2009 Mountain Cuveé holds court with a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon (42%) and slightly less Merlot (28%) than last year, with 6% Zinfandel added to bolster the spectrum of brambly dark fruits and enticing mountain spice. Notes of tobacco leaf, black cherry and creamy cocoa frame the dense, juicy, long finish. Serve this red wine with a generous pile of baby back ribs, sweet cornbread and fennel cole slaw...
Top Value! Drink from 2012 to 2016