Reviews & Ratings

2006 Gundlach Bundschu Tempranillo "Estate"

Winery: Gundlach Bundschu

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Tempranillo

Grape blend: 100% Tempranillo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 825

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: August 27, 2009

Wine Review: I think that Tempranillo is an up and coming grape in California. We were very pleased with this offering from Gundlach Bundschu. It is very dark purple colored and opens with a very attractive cherry vanilla bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, nicely balanced, and very rich. The flavor profile is a lush blueberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are nicely prolonged. This wine would pair well with barbecue steak tips. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Complexly layered aromas and flavors of black plum, grilled meat, leather, smoke, cinnamon, clove and ground espresso beans. Broad tannins give the wine a lush, dense mouthfeel, and lead to a long, chewy finish. Delicious now, this wine will show best from three to seven years from vintage.

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