There is a winery in the trees behind Sonoma Plaza named Gundlach Bundschu, the locals call it Gun Bun.  It has a great history that is well-worth reading about on their web site.  Gun Bun is very popular because there’s something for everyone.  I find the terrior fascinating and the atmosphere at the winery is always fun and festive.  The two brothers, Jeff & Jim Bundschu have a sense of humor that infiltrates their many events, e.g., outdoor rock concerts, costume parties, polka dances, Bavarian sing-a-longs…even if you just take a tour, you’ll learn a little song/dance routine that will help you pronounce and remember the winery’s name.

There’s a lovely little patio overlooking the pond, and a large picnic area for big groups, so it’s an ideal place to visit in good weather. (This is California btw, that would be about 296 days of sunshine…)

My favorite wines are the Tempranillo & Pinot Noir.  Diane in the tasting room called the Pinot, “truffle in a bottle.”  I agree, it doesn’t require food, it’s so rich and full flavored.  My ultimate Gun Bun experience is to sit by the pond mid-week on a perfect winter day and enjoy a bottle of Pinot & truffles.

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