In October 2004, three-generations of the Kunde family gathered with friends to celebrate their 100th harvest. As they enter the next century of winegrowing, the fourth and fifth generation family members remain hands-on proprietors. They now oversee an operation comprised of our state-of-the-art winemaking facility and 1,850 contiguous acres, of which 700 acres are planted to more than twenty different varieties of wine grapes.Family own
ed and operated for five generations, Kunde Family Estate produces ultra-premium, 100% estate-grown wines in Northern California's renowned Sonoma Valley. The family is committed to the creation of wines that are unique to their land, while farmed with an ethical and sustainable pedigree. The Kunde family is committed to continue this journey, through all the generations, to sustainable stewardship of their venerable estate.Aromas: peach, flowers, jasmine, orange marmalade, a hint of pepper
Body: medium
Color: golden yellow
From their website: Harvest/Winemaking: The Viognier grapes were harvested from August 23 through September 18 at an average Brix of 25.6°. Viognier ripens fairly early in Sonoma Valley, and some extra warm weather in August and early September got us off to an early start. We achieved full ripeness of flavor without excessive alcohol. 15% of the blend was fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. 85% was fermented in seasoned barrels (no new oak) and aged on the lees with no stirring. The wine was aged for 7 months in a combination of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.Winemaker's Comments: Exotic, heady aromas of ripe peach, spice, and flowers greet your senses, followed by the taste of orange marmalade, pepper, and the lingering scent of jasmine. Tim Bell, Winemaker
Good words: 90 Points “Kunde’s been on a consistent roll for years in crafting rich, balanced Viogniers. Their 2007 is crisp and ripe, offering a blast of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, vanilla and spice flavors that finish impressively long. Steve Heimoff – Wine Enthusiast, 3/09
Eat with: roasted Sonoma County half chicken, baby yukon gold potatoes, watercress salad, dijon vinaigrette
Website: http://www.kunde.com/
