Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine made by one of the oldest wineries in California, which is now run by its 6th generation. All of the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit comes from the family's Rhineland estate in Sonoma County where the cooler oceanic climate result is very long hang time which results in a high degree of ripeness in the grapes. The winemaking is modern, with the fruit subjected to optical sorting by machine to ensure perfection. The fruit is bold enough to stand up to 18 months in 50% new French oak before release. While the tannins can be slightly foursquare in youth due to their number, they are ripe and give this wine longevity. This is a an intense wine bursting with ripe black fruit and sweet oak and it represents good value among the high prices that Californian Cabernet Sauvignon can command.