2023 Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Red [WE91][JS90]

Producer: Gundlach Bundschu  
Region: Sonoma County, California 
Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec 
Year: 2023 

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points 

"This deep and earthy blend hits on the nose with aromas of spiced cherry compote, dark cocoa powder, coffee and flowers, while the palate brings massive tannin structure and flavors of black plum, coffee, mint and cinnamon. Great value is an understatement here for a wine with this aging potential. Best from 2030 on." 

James Suckling, 90 Points 

"Aromas of dark fruit, dried herbs, plums, violets, tobacco leaves, black and red fruit and a hint of graphite. The tannins are abundant but not aggressive. Full-bodied and very satisfying." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The 2023 Mountain Cuvee presents as a love letter to Bordeaux grapes a medium-bodied red blend with complex and distinct layers of red fruit and cedar. Star anise, cinnamon stick and oregano oil on the nose give way to notes of unsweetened chilled cherry galette, raspberry preserve and woodsy boysenberry. Best paired with a Wood Grilled Porkchop drenched in rosemary butter, a traditional Mediterranean Lamb Kofta with humas on fresh pita, or a Mushroom al Pastor." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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