Wine Locator Join Our List Login SHOP VISIT EVENTS CLUB WINES ABOUT TRADE Jim Bundschu CAST OF CHARACTERS RHINEFARM SUSTAINABILITY HISTORY WHO IS BOSS LADY Jim Bundschu is the quintessential down-to-earth farmer, completely devoted to the Sonoma County vineyard land cultivated by four generations before him. Growing up on Gundlach Bundschu Winery’s Rhinefarm, he was so mesmerized by his walk through the vineyards on his way to school that he never doubted he would carry on his family’s tradition. Today he still works closely with his son, Jeff Bundschu, who serves as president. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics, Bundschu returned to the winery to undertake the most important project it had seen in decades. Since 1933 the winery had been closed due to Prohibition, and the grapes grown at Rhinefarm were sold to other wineries. In 1969, Jim Bundschu began the four-year project of fully replanting the vineyard to premium varietal wine grapes. In 1970, Jim was named president of the resurrected Gundlach Bundschu Winery, and in 1973 the family celebrated the first crush of the new winery. “My highest aim is to be a good farmer,” says Jim, “one who understands the subtle nuances involved in producing grapes for exceptional wines vintage after vintage, no matter what conditions Mother Nature might produce.” Bundschu also maintains his connection with earlier generations by living in a stone house constructed in 1906 that overlooks the vineyards. When he’s not farming grapes he prefers to stay outdoors—fishing, skiing, backpacking, flying or playing baseball. If the weather keeps him inside, he finds equal pleasure in reading and playing his saxophone. VISIT US Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2000 Denmark Street Sonoma, CA 95476 707.938.5277 info@gunbun.com Map Us » QUICK LINKS Privacy Policy » ADA Notice » About » Our Wines » Visit » Join Bacchus Club » Trade & Media » Contact Us » SUBSCRIBE Copyright 2021. Gundlach Bundschu

Wine Locator Join Our List Login SHOP VISIT EVENTS CLUB WINES ABOUT TRADE About CAST OF CHARACTERS RHINEFARM SUSTAINABILITY HISTORY WHO IS BOSS LADY For six generations and over 160 years, the Bundschu family has farmed the Rhinefarm estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today, we focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines from this distinctive and historic property. Enjoy exploring us and our wines on our website or by simply pulling a cork. VISIT US Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2000 Denmark Street Sonoma, CA 95476 707.938.5277 info@gunbun.com Map Us » QUICK LINKS Privacy Policy » ADA Notice » About » Our Wines » Visit » Join Bacchus Club » Trade & Media » Contact Us » SUBSCRIBE Copyright 2021. Gundlach Bundschu