Coverage dated September 23, 2026

California’s historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in 1858, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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By Carlos E. Castañeda California’s historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of the oldest wineries in the U.S., announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, the latest sign of challenges in the industry.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    Sonoma's Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of California’s oldest, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    Sonoma Valley's Gundlach Bundschu Winery – one of the oldest family-owned wineries in the state – has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Opportunity to restructure The winery said in a Wednesday release that the decision was made due to changes in the post-pandemic economy, shifts in wine-drinking hab…

  2. KION Central Coast

    Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of California’s oldest, files for bankruptcy (opens KION Central Coast)

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    Historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, founded in 1858, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Anne Makovec reports.

  3. KION Central Coast

    California’s historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in 1858, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Carlos E. Castañeda California’s historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery, one of the oldest wineries in the U.S., announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, the latest sign of challenges in the industry.