Winemaker Notes
A crisp and dry wine boasting tantalizing aromas of tropical fruits, white grapefruit, lemon zest and honeysuckle. The palate brims with zesty citrus and minerality, balanced by a rich, round mouthfeel. Hints of Meyer lemon, ripe banana, guava & white nectarine complete the finish on this irresistibly refreshing wine.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Earthy and dusty on the nose, this wine explodes into a palate of citrus peel, lime and grapefruit, with underlying exoticism in the form of honeysuckle, banana and papaya. Lengthy and fresh, it delivers light, balanced flavors that meld and complement, finishing in steely wet stone.
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Wine Spectator
Mouthwatering, fragrant, intense and stylish, this white bursts with Key lime, passion fruit and mango flavors. Lemon blossom, honeysuckle and ruby grapefruit notes linger on the long finish, with an intense thread of acidity that keeps all the flavors fresh and focused. Drink now.
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James Suckling
Aromas of lemon zest, tangerine, honeydew and crushed stones with a touch of fresh mint. It’s medium-bodied with bright, tangy acidity. Layered and precise. Drink now.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, frisky, and bright, with a nice elevation on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of tart apple and dried herbs. Pair it with clams, linguine, and red peppers. (Tasted: June 16, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production as well as tourism, the Napa Valley was responsible for bringing worldwide recognition to California winemaking. In the 1960s, a few key wine families settled the area and hedged their bets on the valley's world-class winemaking potential—and they were right.
The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980s, when producers scooped up vineyard lands and planted vines throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, and today Napa is home to hundreds of producers ranging from boutique to corporate. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux blends. White wines from Napa Valley are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that claim specific wine characteristics based on situation, slope and soil. Farthest south and coolest from the influence of the San Pablo Bay is Carneros, followed by Coombsville to its northeast and then Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford. Above those are the warm St. Helena and the valley's newest and hottest AVA, Calistoga. These areas follow the valley floor and are known generally for creating rich, dense, complex and smooth red wines with good aging potential. The mountain sub appellations, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs, include Stags Leap District, Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley (farther east), Howell Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain District and Diamond Mountain District. Napa Valley wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from a lot of time in the bottle to evolve and soften.