Gundlach Bundschu 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.8%)

Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma Valley red wine from a family estate founded in 1858, with some vines over 44 years old. The 2021 vintage is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec, matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels. It is bottled at 14.8% ABV in a 750 ml format. The nose shows dried black figs, flint, grilled game meats, blackcurrant, chocolate-covered cherries, dried roses, thyme, holiday spice and oak char. The palate brings crème de cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, graphite, cedar, sappy herbs and tobacco, framed by fine-grained tannins. The finish is long and firm, with cracked black pepper, cedar and dark chocolate.