Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee

”winemaker tasting notes mountain cuvee is a modern american blend that pays homage to the classic red clarets made famous by the vignerons of southwest france. A serious yet easy-drinking red blend loaded with lush black plum blackberry and creamy cocoa flavors with accents of smoke and black tea. Juicy creamy and round mouthfeel with soft tannins supporting generous fruit. The long finish is full of dense berries and mocha flavors. A rich fruit-forward wine intended to be enjoyed within five years of vintage. Vineyard predominantly estate grown additional sourcing from top sonoma county vineyards winemaking vinification each lot processed separately based on distinct profile. Three- to five-day cold soak. Extraction through pump-overs tailored to phenolic profile of each lot. Lees stirring for three months post fermentation. Final blend assembled two weeks before bottling. Oak regimen 14 months in predominantly french oak.” – gundlach bundschu