| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.2% |
| Price | $24.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-03-05 |
Perfect For
Host/Hostess Gifting, Pleasing A Crowd, Sipping Without Food, Wine And Cheese Night, Winter White Wine Drinking
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay
Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay 2016 Review
This Sonoma Coast Chardonnay firmly falls into the camp of restrained California Chards, but it isn’t sharp or angular. It still shows plushness and heft, with notes of baked yellow apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Related Reads
Learn About Chardonnay
Related Gundlach Bundschu Winery Reviews
Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018:
This awesome, meaty Cab smells like blackberries, cloves, and spiced meat. It’s still aging and needs another year to shed some green ...
Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2020:
This wine smells like minerals and honey, with a smack of pear and some apricot for good measure. This wine is awesome. The balance on the ...
Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019:
This Pinot is a bit roasted. The alcohol is high and soaks into the palate and nose. It smells sweet, with some mocha and vanilla ...
Gundlach Bundschu Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2019:
Excellent balance for an old school, Cali-style Chard. The wine smells like pears, a whiff of butter, and some wet rock. The palate has a ...
Featured Chardonnay Articles
How a New Generation of Wine Pros Are Positioning Sicily to be the Next Great Italian Wine Region:
Enter the next generation of Sicilian winemakers, infusing their own innovative perspective within the craft and experience as a whole.
Lonely Grapes Club: Why Burgundy’s Iconic Varieties Seldom Find a Home in Blends:
We know Burgundy produces two great varietal wines: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But have you ever heard of a Burgundy blend?
Despite Climate Change, Oregon’s ‘Other’ Grapes Are Thriving:
Could it be time for Oregon to plant grape varieties other than Pinot Noir in order to withstand the changing climate?
The 50 Best Wines of 2021:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2021 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
