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Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Gundlach Bundschu Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Gundlach Bundschu is a family-owned winery and organic vineyard in Sonoma producing wines since 1858. We are known for our warm people, our cool climate, and our creative spirit. We make approachable, unpretentious wines of outstanding quality. Come on over and visit us for a wine tasting, vineyard experience or live music to get to know our laid-back Sonoma vibe. Named one of Travel + Leisure's Best Wineries of 2022 Named "Best Winery in Sonoma" by the Sonoma Index Tribune
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  • Kim
    Hebron, Nebraska7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Sonoma must!
    The Cave tasting tour was one of the best during our Sonoma trip. Nora was fun, knowledgeable and interesting. You get a mix of tasting, wine making knowledge and organic farming practices. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Sonoma!
    Thank you so much for sharing the Gun Bun love & shouting out your tour experience with us! We're beyond proud to be multi-generational, family owned & regenerative organic certified - and to have passionate educators share their love of our property with the public! (Nora's also pretty great ;)) Please come back soon to say hi & jump on our Winter Cave tour come winter time! Cheers to you, Rachel
    Written October 17, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 4, 2023
  • jjrugs88
    Oak Forest, Illinois189 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do the wine cave tour
    We did the wine cave tour. It was great! Rob, our tour guide, is part of the Bundschu family that started the winery. He was so incredibly informative, giving us great history and insight. He answered everyone’s questions. It was a great experience!
    So glad you were able to soak in our family history & property with a Bundschu himself! Rob's job title isn't the "Orchestrator of Happiness" for nothing :) Please come back soon to say hi and enjoy a tasting with us this winter! Kindest regards, Rachel
    Written November 14, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 10, 2023
  • Peter Ossmann
    Greendale, Wisconsin22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a cool winery with history
    In this part of California you have almost 100 different wineries you can visit but my wife chose this one because of the history and stories - it is the longest running, family owned winery! And the wine is amazing. John, our tour guide, did a great job leading us through the caves and sampling the different wine types along the way. They are a certified organic winery too (if that matters to you). Plan for almost 2 hours and quite a bit of great wine sipping throughout.
    We're so glad your wife chose us! And that Jon was able to make you feel like part of the family :) Our favorite thing to do is to share our family history and nerd-out on our Regenerative Organic farming practices with amazing people like you! Please don't be a stranger - stop in to say hi next time you're in town! Rachel
    Written April 23, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 13, 2024
  • machugas
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pinz Tour 🤩 Not your average tasting
    We had so much fun on the Pinz tour. Rib was a great guide with a wealth if knowledge about the family (he is a Bunschu) and the vineyard. We loved going into the vineyard and seeing it up close - even the resident bees and gopher holes. It’s all part of the vineyard. The pours (6 of them) were generous, the wine was very good and the charcuterie board and rest stop was appreciated. We had a warm day on our visit and the Pinz truck provides ample shade. Very much recommend Gun-Bun and the Pinz tour.
    Woohoo! Thanks for sharing the Gun Bun love and shouting out our pinz tour, hospitality & property! Sounds like you had an amazing time with Rob B and he was able to make you feel like family. We're super passionate about being 6th generation, family-owned and newly regenerative organic certified - and love nothing better than sharing all the good news with guests! Please stop in for a Cave & Vineyard tour next time! We end with a splash of cabernet in our cave dining room, it's pretty amazing! Cheers to you, Rachel
    Written May 29, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 24, 2024
  • mitzi d
    Cornelia, Georgia49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend Pinz Excursion!
    We chose the Pinz Excursion at the Gundlach Bundschu Winery and it was well-worth it! We tasted 5 delectable wines, had an amazing charcuterie plate and learned so much about the history of the winery. The tour of the vineyards was wonderful and our guide, John was excellent. We had an amazing time and learned so much about how this winery came to fruition and about the process. I highly recommend this intimate tour and this winery. One of the family-wend wineries still operating! The wines were all delicious!
    We're so glad you enjoyed our indiana jones adventure on our pinzgauer truck tour (and that Jon gave you such VIP treatment)! It's truly the ultimate way to see our property up close and personal! Please come back soon for our Cave tour; it ends with our cabernet in our cave dinning room, and is super special and intimate! Kindest regards, Rachel
    Written June 25, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 21, 2024
  • thegarygross
    Cincinnati, Ohio85 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We love Gun Bun
    We are enthusiastic Gun Bun fans (is “Gun Bunners” a thing?) and have been members of their wine club for over 18 years. If you are want pretentious , snubby workers being elistist as they poor wines regaling you with $100+ prices then definitely DO NOT come here. If you are looking for a place filled with friendly, down to earth people who love their very long family wine history and work hard to share this with visitors in a welcoming environment then DO NOT MISS GUN BUN. The wines are fantastic, the prices are reasonable, the grounds are beautiful and there are lots of different experiences to choose from. Gun Bun hosts lots of events too on their ground so which are great if you are local to California (sadly we are not) so check out there calendar as they live their music festivals held right in the winery. Don’t be surprised if you meet a Bundschu. You probably won’t know it unless you look at the pictures in their tasting room or probe them with questions. They are a very humble family that have a lot to be proud of. We took our tour and were delighted to meet Rob Budnschu who walked us through the cave and grounds pouring as we went. He had the same humility as the other family members we have met.
    Gary! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the Gun Bun love with this review. We're honored you've been a part of our winery family for the past 18 years. Please come back soon to say hi or hang out at one of our concerts coming up in September! Cheers to you, Rachel
    Written August 26, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 25, 2024
  • Janet C
    Colorado Springs, Colorado54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely winery
    This was my first winery in my first visit to Sonoma. It was the perfect way to start the trip. Very relaxing in a beautiful outdoor area. Carol did an excellent job with educating us on the history of the winery as well as the wines.
    We're so thrilled you chose to visit us during your first visit to Sonoma wine country! Thanks so much for shouting out our estate, wines & hospitality with Carol! We're beyond proud to be 6th generation, family-owned and still operated - and to be able to share our property with first timers like you! Please come back soon to say hi & hop on our cave tour next time you're in the area! Cheers, Rachel
    Written September 11, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written September 8, 2024
  • ZsaZsa
    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin16,847 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Last Minute Tour
    What a fun and informative tour! Cave tours are apparently offered at 11am and 2pm and we arrived right at 11am and got in! There were about 6 of us. We spent about 2 hours with our host, Charlie (?) and had the best time. He was fun, he was informative and we learned so much that day. Bonus, the wines were really good too. We started out in the main building/gift shop with a general introduction, moved in to the (cool) caves, wandered out to the vineyard where we learned about the different grapes and even got to taste some off of the vine. Bottled water and parasails were offered due to the sun and heat. Back to the cave to learn some more and finish off the wine tastings. Great property and such a great tour. So glad we stopped, totally wasn't on our plan that day.
    Thanks so much for taking the time to shout out our tour program, property & hospitality with Charlie! We're thrilled you could join us on our cave tour and take an up-close & personal look at our vineyards during our harvest season - there's always so much to see and discover! Please come back soon to hop on our pinzgauer truck tour, that takes you out further on our property, with an impromptu picnic in the vines to enjoy :) We're only offering it through our peak season (October), but is truly one of the best experiences we offer on our property! Cheers to you, Rachel
    Written September 18, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 15, 2024
  • Linda S
    180 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great wine and great views
    Very beautiful place. We arrived early for our reservation and while we were waiting a deer walked behind us up the hill. Our wine tasting took place in the gift shop area while we were standing at the bar. I prefer to be seated but this was fine. Our wine guide was knowledgeable about the history of the winery and how the climate affected the grapes. We did the tasting and the extra add on. Wines were very good and we purchased some. The caves were closed but they looked like it would be an amazing place to see. The winery is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. The restrooms are in a building outside and were very clean. The tasting area sits on top of a hill and the views are beautiful. There are tables outside for seating to enjoy a glass or bottle. I would recommend.
    The wildlife is magical on Rhinefarm, isn't it?! So glad you enjoyed your tasting with us, and next time let's get you seated in the courtyard. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Rachel
    Written September 24, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 19, 2024
  • Pat M
    Baltimore, Maryland392 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Wines, Excellent Tour
    We took the cave tour on a Sunday afternoon. Jamie, our guide, was personable and informative. We learned the history of the family that has worked the land for six generations, as well as a great deal of information on the terroir and the varietals. Each of the six wines we sampled as we walked and learned was at least very good, and most were sensational. If you can only make it to one winery in the area, make it this one.
    Pat!! Thank you so much for the kind words and endorsement. We're beyond proud to be 6th generation, family-owned and run and love geeking out with visitors on all the fun that's happening this harvest! :) Jamie also hosts our pinzgauer truck tour that takes you out on our property for an even deeper-dive on our regenerative organic farming. Please come back soon to check it out, it's a fun way to spend an afternoon! Cheers to you, Rachel
    Written October 1, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 30, 2024
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Policy53
Brooklyn, NY185 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was our 2nd visit to the Winery. First was 5 years ago. The tasting room space has expanded and the outdoor tent restaurant provides are larger seating area. We enjoyed the tasting but did not get the cozy - intimate vibe we enjoyed during our previous visit. Would I visit again? yes but maybe just go buy wine not sit there for lunch.
Written October 11, 2020
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TerraLupin
Apex, NC108 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Eight of us (4 adults, 4 kids ages 6-12) came here in the middle of the week. The staff (especially Sylvia) were helpful, friendly and kind. We loved hearing about the history of the winery while sampling their wine. Super glad we stopped by.
Written February 20, 2020
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LoveToTravel524
Santa Cruz, CA1,362 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We really like this winery. This was our 3rd visit (previously 2010 and 2015). We felt Covid safe on their lovely patio and the hostesses were very friendly. The tasting fee was $30 per person. We are on a quick 3 night Sonoma getaway (staying at the Best Western in downtown Sonoma) and also enjoyed visits to Buena Vista and Benzinger.
Written October 18, 2020
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Amber A
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
My partner and I went for an impromptu visit yesterday because we’ve sold the wine in the past at restaurants and are familiar with Gund bund’s history and wanted to check it out after a couple years of living in the area— though we only stayed for a short amount of time (we elected to forgo the tasting and go with a bottle) we had an amazing time, mostly because we were greeted in such a welcoming way at the concierge desk! Maegan (sp?) was seriously such a delight walking right in the door—she made the experience feel like old friends catching up. Excellent recommendations, offered some extra splashes to determine what we like, and skillfully led us to investing in a bottle instead of a couple of glasses so we could take some home. That dry gewurtz is incredible! I will solely recommend people to come to GB based off our experience with the hospitality, she’s definitely a gem and outshines people who have been in that same role for decades longer. Keep her around! PS: the tasting room is a beautiful combination of super trendy and classic, the apparel is great, too. Wine quality goes without saying, but you can get great wine just about anywhere around in norcal wine country— genuine hospitality is a different story 😌
Written March 1, 2023
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TooMuch2Do
Laguna Niguel, CA468 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Our final adventure in Sonoma was a tour at Gundlach Bundschu winery in a Pinz, a Swiss Army transport vehicle with upholstered seats. We checked in at the entrance waiting for our guide and a couple who joined us. Our guide, Nora, was funny and well-versed in the family history of the winery and provide details on how they grow grapes and make wine sustainably. We loved that they grow grapes and make wine on site. At each stop, we got a different pour, including charcuterie in a shaded structure. Our last pour was at the gift shop where others on the tour picked up their wine club delivery. We enjoyed the wine so much that we joined the club as well. During the next year, with each sip, we can relive memories of a memorable Sonoma winery.
Written July 8, 2022
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JChandrasekera
Berlin, Germany38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
One hour plus guided tour by a true professional Rob J.Bundschu.
It was a detailed informative tour thru the long wine cellar build inside a tunnel,
onto the plantation area.With man made lakes with Geese.
The winery was a creation by a German immigrant way back in the 18th centuary..
Immaculate,well maintained wine cellar dispayed German efficiency.
Lush green plantaion in the back drop of dusty mountains was indeed a picturesque.
Tour participants were served with fine wine from the winery.
It was indeed a pleasant afternoon in a beautiful location.
Written August 2, 2021
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Tink0707
West Jordan, UT1,052 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
There were 6 of us on a girls trip. We sat at the donkey table. Charlie was good, informative, until he went on a lunch break & said someone else would finish helping us & it took 45 minutes for someone to finally come over & quickly give us the last 2 wines but not much info. The area is nice, the gift shop was one of the better ones but our reservation was 90 minutes & we were there nearly 2.5 hours w people waiting for tables that were frustrated (and we were frustrated that it took so long). I’m not a big wine drinker, but thought it was alright. Several in our group are big wine drinkers & they bought 2 bottles (bought more elsewhere) so take that for what it’s worth. We also got both the meat & the cheese board & they were good.
Written April 24, 2022
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Lawrence B
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
The scenery and outdoor ambience tries but doesn’t succeed in excelling or surpassing the finely textured notes of sublimity in the wine that their knowledgeable tasting crew graciously pours. Their flexible finance levels allow visitors to choose the elevation of commitment to satisfy their ambitions in enjoyment. Modest wine club memberships allow for extravagance or economy in setting wine aside for special occasions that guests will assuredly appreciate, or for more frequent indulgence whether deserved or demanded. Ya gotta love ❤️ those reds, but you’d be a fool not to try and buy their rose’, their reisling, their gewurtraminer or their Chardonnay. One of the very few wineries where we’re already planning our next return trip before we have left them.
Written July 15, 2023
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Vivian R
Marlton, NJ8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
We came to Gundlach Bundschu based on my parents recommendation from when they visited previously. We made a reservation in advance, but I do not think you need one necessarily. We were seated outside on their patio. The scenery was breathtaking and the weather was perfect! Our tasting included 5 wines and we ended up walking out with 4 bottles! We highly enjoyed their merlot and GEWURZTRAMINER. The GEWURZTRAMINER, was very unique and sweet and nothing like I've had before. Our host, Lucy, was very nice and made our tasting very enjoyable!
Written May 7, 2023
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Melinda B
Round Rock, TX5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
It was a long anticipated 50th birthday trip for a few friends and family and we had the most amazing time. I was already a Gun Bun fan but had never been to the winery and assured my travel mates they would love it too. Now most of us are members, and thanks to Norah, we’re chanting for the purple velvet, cocoa dusted herbal magic that is your Merlot. Who knew!?

Seriously, the place is amazing, the vibes are always good and the wine is tasty without pretension. Thanks!
Written July 14, 2023
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