Reviews
Decanter
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“It is a marvelous wine, drawn from vines now entering their third decade, with some parcels more than 20 years old. The purity and concentration are remarkable. Gorgeously define black fruit is laced with graphite minerality and classic Oakville garrigue, sagebrush and tobacco leaf, all wrapped around savoury blue- and black-fruited depth…This is unquestionably one for the cellar.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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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.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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2022 Gamble Estates Mount Veeder Red Wine
“Full-bodied on the palate, balances exceptional tension with powerful, crisp, superfine tannins that coat the mouth and build with intensity on the long, fruit-driven, mineral-rich finish. The wine’s cooling acidity, distinct spearmint character, and bright garrigue aromatics give it remarkable freshness and lift.”
— Jonathan Cristaldi
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.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“The highest expression of Gamble Estates’ reds, the 2023 Reserve is sourced from the Family Home Vineyard’s north-west block in Oakville. Planted in 1997, it is the oldest block across all Gamble holdings and is farmed regeneratively and organically. The wine is bright and powerful, showing crunchy red-fruit nuances and exotic Indian spices, with elegant cedarwood notes woven throughout its incredibly velvety texture.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“A block selection of the vineyard’s best-producing fruit for the vintage delivers rich layering and full-bodied depth… this wine defies the challenges of the vintage, showcasing elegance and vibrancy.
— Jonathan Cristaldi
Decanter
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“It offers expressive aromatic of fine tobacco, red cherry, and blackberry, accented by cedarwood and coriander spice. Medium- to full-bodied, the wine have super-suave tannins that feel almost elongated, like strands of tobacco and leather woven together, supporting a rich tapestry of silky red fruit, perfumed florals, and elegant brown spices.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
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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.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
Decanter
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
“It showcases dusty currant, blackberry, and blue fruit, woven into a rich tapestry of savoury spices and unsmoked tobacco. The mid-palate offers excellent density and concentration, reflecting Gamble’s signature silky fruit style, supported by a gentle tannic framework and layers of bright wild herbs, leading to a crushed stone mineral finish.” — Jonathan Cristaldi
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Cabernet Saucignon Reserve is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It powers out of the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant jelly, juicy plums, and boysenberry preserves, giving way to suggestions of garrigue, dark chocolate, and cedar chest, with a touch of violets. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with black fruit and savory layers, framed by firm, grainy tannins and great tension, finishing long and decadent.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Red Wine Mount Veeder
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Red Wine Mount Veeder shimmies out of the glass with energetic scents of red currant jelly, black raspberries, and fresh blackcurrants, leading to hints of lavender, crushed rocks, and mint tea. The medium- to full-bodied palate is graceful, with great tension and vibrancy, framed by very fine-grained tannins, finishing long and minerally. Gorgeous! The blender if 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve waltzes out with graceful notes of lime blossoms, preserved lemons, wet slate, and wild sage, giving way to hints of Marcona almonds and green apple peel. The medium-bodied palata delivers a wonderfully satiny texture with intense citrus and stone fruit flavors and a crisp backbone, finishing long and steely. This was 100% barrel-fermented in French oak, with only around 45% new, and aged for 18 months on lees.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2024 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc
“The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc has a wonderfully understated, elegant nose of fresh lemons, grapefruit, and chalk dust, leading to hints of sea spray and elderflower. The medium-bodied palate is delicately styled, crisp and vibrant, with savory and mineral layers defining the persistent finish. This was 100% barrel-fermented in French oak, with only around 15% new, and aged for six months. I love the restraint here — this is both intense and soft-spoken.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville bursts with vivacious notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, and fresh blackcurrants, giving way to an undercurrent of tar, licorice, and cedar chest. The full-bodied palate delivers classic richness with a firm structure of grainy tannins and a lively line, finishing with impress length and layers. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford pops from the glass with gregarious scents of fresh blackberries, black raspberries, and cassis, leading to hints of spice box, pencil shavings, and violets. Full-bodied, the palate delivers a frame of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to match the vibrant black berry flavors, finishing with a spicy kick. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The Wine Palate
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley comes bounding out of the glass with gregarious notes of warm cassis, blueberry pie, and kirsch, followed by hints of cedar chest, dark chocolate, and menthol. The medium- to full-bodied palate is chock-full of juicy black and blue fruit layers, with a plush texture and lively line, finishing long with a minty lift. The blend is 79% Caberent Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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
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.”
— Jeb Dunnuck
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
“Classy hints of mint and pencil shavings accent black cherries and dark loam on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is concentrated and velvety, showing ample depth and plush tannins, plus a lingering, richly tannic finish.” — Joe Czerwinski
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
“Hints of mint and other leafy herbs appear on the nose, adding pleasing accents to the deep black-cherry fruit and notes of dark loam. In the mouth, the wine is…concentrated and structured without being overly drying or tannic but finishes dusty and long.” — Joe Czerwinski
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
“Cedary and spicy but backed by fragrant notions of red raspberries, ripe cherries and perhaps a touch of mint…It boasts a lush, velvety mouthfeel and lingering, richly textured finish.”
— Joe Czerwinski
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2022 Gamble Estates Red Wine Mount Veeder
“Hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings appear on the nose, joined by suggestions of dried sage and bay leaf garnishing black cherries and cassis…A bit less bombastic than either the Rutherford or Oakville Cabernets but silkier and more refined, with a lingering, softly tannic finish.”
— Joe Czerwinski
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
“Hints of nectarine and fig lead the way on the nose; there’s little overt oak despite the 45% new wood, just a hint of pencil shavings and struck flint. The overall vibe is relaxed and restrained, polite and elegant.”
— Joe Czerwinski
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“Resolutely dark in color, with vibrant scents of black cherries and cassis tinged with hints of dried sage and black tea. In the mouth, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with a rather streamlined profile, silky but firm tannins and a long but reserved finish.”
— Joe Czerwinski
James Suckling
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Oakville
“Soft and luscious with a lovely aromatic lift, showing aromas of blue and black fruit, potpourri, ferric earth, wet stones, spices and underlying savory earth. The palate is silken and poised, with lovely fruit density, mineral tension and a nervy edge. This is in great harmony, with texture, verve and flashy appeal.”
— Ryan Montgomery
James Suckling
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve
“Aromas of red and black currants, dried flowers, licorice, anise, mulberries, ferric earth and iodine. The palate is ultra refined and focused, with silky tannins and texture and no hard edges at all. There is so much purity and refinement, while still having texture and structure. A wine with excellent balance that will live a long lifem although it’s delicious now.”
— Ryan Montgomery
James Suckling
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Mount Veeder
“There’s a lovely floral and herbaceous lift, with aromas of black currants, berries, violets, licorice, bitter chocolate, bay laurel and graphite. The palate is taut and nervy, with firmly framed tannins, bright acidity, generous fruit concentration and an earthy, saline finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot cabernet franc and petit verdot. A wine that will age for a long time, but is drinkable now.”
— Ryan Montgomery
James Suckling
2023 Gamble Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Rutherford
“There’s a lovely floral lift and a mineral note, with aromas of black and blue fruit, graphite,ferric earth, violets, potpourri and anise. The palate is taut and focused, with lovely tension and underlying power that is cut through with firm yet refined tannins and bright acidity. This is polished and pure. Delicious now, yet with so much ageability. 94% cabernet sauvignon and 6% cabernet franc.” — Ryan Montgomery
James Suckling
2023 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Yountville Reserve
“This is a taut, minerally, expressive, well-balanced, pure and complex sauvignon blanc. Aromas of Meyer lemons, jalapenos, wet stones, flint and candied lime zest. The palate is mid-weighted with nervy acidity and a textural, rounded mouthfeel. The balance of freshness and power is impressive, and a nod to the Old World.” — Ryan Montgomery
James Suckling
2024 Gamble Estates Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Yountville
“Aromas of white flowers, sliced lemons, talc, green peppers, lime cordial and white pepper. The palate is tightly wound, with lovely plushness and fruit concentration supported by bright acidity and a minerally, saline finish. The balance of concentration, refinement and tension makes this a really interesting wine. Delicious.” — Ryan Montgomery