At 93 points (versus 88 for the excellent 2018), this is not only Dunnuck’s top vintage of the Mountain Cuvee; it’s his all-time top Gundlach-Bundschu wine under $100. He says:
Based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the ruby/purple-hued 2019 Mountain Cuvee gives up a juicy, lively style reminiscent of Bordeaux with its red and black currants, tobacco leaf, and cedar aromas and flavors. With beautiful fruit, medium-bodied richness, and silky tannins, it's an undeniably delicious red to enjoy over the coming decade or more.
This family winery has long stood for exuberant wines and exceptional values. But this 2019 Mountain Cuvee represents a new peak for Gundlach-Bundschu.
It’s about as rich, rewarding and delicious an $18 California red as you can buy.
