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Decanter
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“Absolutely fresh and inviting, it delivers classic Oakville notes…A standout in the 2022 portfolio, this wine is marked by excellent freshness, energy, and drive.”
Decanter
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
“This exceptionally pretty wine offers layers of Meyer lemon, lime citrus, apricot, honeysuckle aromatics and a touch of heightened agave nectar. Creamy orange notes add richness, anchored by a firm base of chalky minerality.”
Decanter
2023 Gamble Estates Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
“Medium- to full-bodied, the wine has super-suave tannins that feel almost elongated, like strands of tobaccos and leather woven together, supporting a rich tapestry of silky red fruit, perfumed florals, and elegant brown spices.”
Decanter
2024 Gamble Estates Yountville Sauvignon Blanc
“Bright and highly expressive, it bursts with pithy lime, lemon, citrus zest, lemon oil, delicate orange blossom, and vibrant minerality…remarkably fresh and invigorating.”
Jeb Dunnuck
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is just about all Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 5% Petit Verdot. It’s a solid step up over the others with its full-bodied richness and balance, and the tannins are incredibly well-managed and polished. Red, blue, and black fruit, spicy oak, graphite, and hints of chocolate all define the aromatics, and it’s incredibly well-balanced.”
Jeb Dunnuck
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is all varietal that was barrel fermented and aged 20 months in 45% new oak. Bordeaux Blanc-like notes of ripe lemon, pineapple, and racy, minty nuances all define the aromatics, and it’s medium-bodied on the palate, with bright acidity and a balanced, layered mouthfeel. It’s an impressive white that should have a broad drink window.”
International Wine Report
2022 Gamble Estates Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
“The 2022 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon from Gamble Estates is stunning. It instantly impresses with its captivating aromas of ripe black currants and black cherries, layered spices, graphite, savory herbs, earthy minerals, violets and dark chocolate undertones that meld together harmoniously. On the palate, it offers a luxurious, full-bodied profile that is both structured and impeccably balanced, showcasing polished tannins and impressive concentration. Layers of ripe dark fruit unfold gracefully, culminating in a fresh, supple finish that lingers elegantly. This is a truly outstanding Cabernet, that possesses the depth and complexity to age beautifully for decades to come.”
International Wine Report
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“The 2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely stunning as it reveals a captivating aromatic profile, showcasing ripe blackberries, dark cherries and currants along with graphite, violets, pipe tobacco, savory herbs, spices, and a touch of mocha that all unfold beautifully in the glass. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and luxurious experience, with a seamless structure supported by finely polished tannins. There is impressive depth and freshness, with a concentrated core of dark fruits and exotic spices that weave gracefully, leading to a plush, lingering finish. Already exquisite, this wine also holds tremendous aging potential, promising to evolve elegantly for years ahead.”
International Wine Report
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“The 2022 Reserve is a gorgeous wine from Gamble Estates. It begins to impress with its fresh, beautifully perfumed aromatics of blueberries, bing cherries, iron, liquid violets, licorice, spices and hints of graphite which all emerge with air. On the palate, it reveals a well-defined full body, exhibiting both freshness and impeccable balance. The wine maintains a remarkable focus, with vibrant dark fruits and dried spices unfolding elegantly and carrying through to a long, lingering finish. Crafted with finesse, this Cabernet is built for longevity and promises to age gracefully over the next decade and beyond, and should offer even greater complexity with time.”
International Wine Report
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
“The 2022 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a stunningly aromatic bouquet of ripe blackberries and dark currants, interlaced with graphite, baking spices, savory herbs, crushed gravel, and dusty graphite accents that leap from the glass. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and beautifully structured, with polished tannins that frame the rich core. The wine impresses with its exceptional depth and balance, showing a level of poise that extends through to the lingering finish. Even at this youthful stage, the quality is undeniable, making it a delight to enjoy now while promising a bright future ahead.”
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“There are just 200 cases of the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, sourced exclusively from the family home site just east of Conn Creek. Scents of cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate and celery seed appear on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, ripe and even a touch chocolaty, then plush and velvety on the lingering finish. It’s 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, with 56% new French oak.”
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot grown on the properties at the winery and family home, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (425 cases made) boasts aromas of red cherries, black cherries, some softly dusty earth notes and dried spices. It’s medium to full-bodied and velvety in feel on the mid-palate, then adds crushed stone sensations on the lingering finish.”
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
“Drawn from the CC Ranch property, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% each Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. It’s quite rich and chocolaty on the nose, with black cherries and Mexican chocolate notes, then turns fresher and raspberry scented on the finish. It’s medium to full-bodied, framed by softly dusty, even elegant tannins.”
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
“A blend of two Yountville blocks, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is all barrel fermented and aged Sauvignon Blanc made and matured in French 320-liter ‘cigar’ barrels (45% new). There’s a hint of boxwood on the nose, followed by grapefruit, lemon and guava notes. It’s medium to full-bodied and silky textured while also finishing fresh and clean.”
Features
Dynamic Sauvignon Blanc From Napa Valley
Forbes.com
May 21, 2025
Over the past decade or so, a few dozen local producers have raised the bar with Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in higher quality and distinctive styles that have resulted in wines that rival the best examples from areas around the world. “After years of experimenting, we’ve found how to make a beautiful, complex, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc in oak by being meticulous about using only the finest, tightly grained French oak barrels.”
The Best Napa Valley Winery Tours and Tastings
Club Oenologique
May 16, 2025
Tom Gamble made his reputation as one of the region’s best growers thanks to the expertise his family gained over more than 100 years farming grapes in the Napa Valley. Gamble, with consultation from Atelier Melka, crafts fruit from sustainable estate vineyards into Bordeaux-inspired wines including the expressive Yountville Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford Cabernet and the Mount Veeder red blend. Taste on the farmhouse patio or choose a Reserve tasting experience that pairs top-tier wines with a vineyard picnic.
It Might be Time to Take Notice of Sauvignon Blancs
The Baltimore Sun
May 15, 2025
Tom Gamble has rebranded his winery with a new name (formerly Gamble Family Vineyards), a new label recognizing the family history and the addition of winemaking consultants Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky. Effusive aromas, balanced acidity and notes of apricots, peach and tropical fruit. [Yountville Sauvignon Blanc] is still one of our favorite Napa Valey sauvignon blancs.
Rooted in Legacy: Tom Gamble’s Passion for Land, Family and Wine
One Minute Wine Guy
April 22, 2025
A third-generation Napa Valley farmer, Tom Gamble blends tradition and innovation to craft wines that honor the past while shaping the future.
AI Made its Way to Vineyards. Here’s How the Technology is Helping Make Your Wine
Associated Press
March 11, 2025
When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. The third-generation farmer bought one autonomous tractor and is currently using the tractor’s AI sensor to map his Napa Valley vineyard. The AI within the machine will then process the data it collects and help Gamble make better-informed decisions about his crops — what he calls “precision farming.”
Spring’s Best Pours
Modern Luxury
March 2025
Gamble Estates 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon: This release represents owner and conservationist Tom Gamble’s new approach to Napa farming, with exceptional notes celebrating the terroir.