Historic California Winery Files for Bankruptcy After 168 Years

WHO:

Inc - Gundlach Bundschu Winery is California’s oldest continuously family-owned winery, owned by a sixth-generation family.

WHAT:

NY Post - Gundlach Bundschu Winery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

NY Post - The winery has been in operation for 168 years.

WHERE:

NY Post - The winery is located in Sonoma, California.

WHY:

NY Post - The winery's bankruptcy is attributed to a "crushing pile of debt."

HOW:

Inc - The winery and tasting room will remain open as the family restructures the finances of the estate.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 20:59 UTC)

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, California’s oldest continuously family-owned winery, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a "crushing pile of debt." Located in Sonoma, California, the winery has been in operation for 168 years and is owned by a sixth-generation family. Despite the bankruptcy filing, the winery and tasting room will remain open as the family works to restructure the finances of the estate.