Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 750ML

Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Rhinefarm creates wines of depth and power, well-integrated tannin structure, intense dark fruit and layers of cocoa and cassis. Our Cabernet Sauvignons age beautifully up to ten years and beyond.

Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Cabernet from our Rhinefarm is shy – it doesn’t reveal itself quickly. Napa Cabernets often announce themselves as the life of the party but Rhinefarm Cabs are serious, dark and deep with lots of food-friendly tannin. They’re designed to age, Bordeaux-style. Cooler nights and cooler mornings help shape our style of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as our meticulous handwork in the vineyards. The grapes need a long time to ripen to perfection and thus, are the first vines we prune since they need that extra time to develop. With this grape, patience is key to creating beautiful, vineyard-driven wine. In general, we pick Cabernet Sauvignon around Halloween before the rain arrives for the winter, then optically sort them with as much gentle handing as possible.

specifications

Vintage:

2015

Wine Type:

Red Wine

Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition:

• 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 5% Petit Verdot
• 3% Malbec
• 2% Merlot
• 1% Cabernet Franc

Appellation:

Sonoma Valley

Acid:

TA: 0.54 g/100mL

PH:

3.81

Barrel Aging:

• 18 months
  100% French Oak
  45% New
  Primary coopers Vicard, Taransaud & Ermitage

Alcohol %:

14.8%