The winery’s colorful founder, The Count of Buena Vista, pioneered premium winemaking in California. A tireless and passionate devotee of California wine, The Count imported hundreds of premium vines from Europe, dug Sonoma’s first wine caves, introduced innovative viticulture techniques, and wrote the first treatise on California wine. Buena Vista Winery honors his legacy, bold vision, and commitment to excellence through this red wine – the Founder’s Red Wine.

Tasting notes

The wine’s bouquet opens beautifully with rich aromas of black currant, cherries and just a hint of espresso. Smooth on the palate, the wine offers flavors of plum and blackberry that give way to cardamom on the long, silky finish.

Wine maker notes

From prestigious vineyards across Sonoma, The Count’s intriging varietals intermingle seamlessly to produce an elegant and complex wine. Individual lots were fermented separately and aged for 16 months in American, Hungarian, and French oak barrels before final assemblage.

Technical notes

Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l 14.5% abv pH:3.85