Lisa Bunn Bunn Voyage red wine cuvée

A red wine from Rheinhessen that shows what Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can achieve together — if you give them time.

Lisa Bunn manages her winery in Nierstein on the Rhine. The Bunn Voyage cuvée combines 60% Cabernet Sauvignon (4-year-old vines) with 40% Merlot (13-year-old vines). The grapes were harvested by hand on October 21st, with an average of 92° Oechsle — ripe material that brings substance. After fermentation, the wine aged for 12 months in French oak barriques.

In the glass, it shows dark blackberry jam, a clear pepper note, and a hint of cedar wood from the barrel aging. The tannin is present but fine-grained — not a block of wood, but a red wine with grip and smoothness. Medium to full body, pleasantly long finish.

• Food: Leg of lamb, beef brisket, or spicy pasta with ragù
• Temperature: 16–18 °C