The Economic Times

In 1858, Gundlach Bundschu began a California wine legacy. 168 years later, pandemic fallout, heavy debt and a changing market have pushed the historic winery into bankruptcy

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in California in 1858, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The winery seeks to restructure over $37 million in debt amid significant market changes. Financial pressures arose from a 2020 acquisition and pandemic-related disruptions, impacting sales and tourism. Despite this filing, all operations, including vineyards and tasting rooms, are expected to continue.