Gundlach Bundschu

Sonoma Valley Merlot

8.929 ratings

9.34 pro ratings

Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

They were the second winery behind Louis martini to bottle varietal lay labeled merlot

They were the second winery behind Louis martini to bottle varietal lay labeled merlot

Sep 9th, 2014

9.1

look d.burgundy,nose fruit,earth flavs blueberry,oak,cocoa some heat on the finish
Pairs well with sausage peppers & onions

look d.burgundy,nose fruit,earth flavs blueberry,oak,cocoa some heat on the finish
Pairs well with sausage peppers & onions

Aug 15th, 2014

9.3

Awesome - so smooth and flavorful. Oak and smoke nose.

Awesome - so smooth and flavorful. Oak and smoke nose.

Sep 30th, 2016

Salvatore Saieva

9.2

2010. Dark fruit flavors soft to start with a bit of dryness at the finish. Deep ruby red color.

2010. Dark fruit flavors soft to start with a bit of dryness at the finish. Deep ruby red color.

Feb 16th, 2015

8.6

Easy for drink nice flavor but let it breathe. Better the second day for sure.

Easy for drink nice flavor but let it breathe. Better the second day for sure.

Jun 9th, 2014

8.1

$23.99 at Lucky's. Not my favorite merlot. I think you can get $10 wines that are better. Had Mark and Beth over for Filet :)

$23.99 at Lucky's. Not my favorite merlot. I think you can get $10 wines that are better. Had Mark and Beth over for Filet :)

Apr 23rd, 2014

8.5

I prefer the Gundlach blend and Cab over the Merlot

I prefer the Gundlach blend and Cab over the Merlot

Apr 13th, 2014

8.7

Frani loved; I thought it was only ok

Frani loved; I thought it was only ok

Jan 6th, 2014

9.4

Very solid wine, goes with anything, enjoyed by itself. Dark rich taste.

Very solid wine, goes with anything, enjoyed by itself. Dark rich taste.

Aug 6th, 2013

4

4

Sep 22nd, 2014