Gamble Family Vineyards
Gamble Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc in Napa is having a moment (or had it been and I’ve been neglecting it?). I’ve tasted some fun, elegant, evocative bottlings recently and this Gamble Vineyards example is another lil’ example of how malleable and exciting SB can be. I’ve “dated” about four SBs in recent months and like, I can’t give just one of them the rose they are all special.
This particular specimen has the tropical fruit vibes of passion fruit and ripe citrus laced with good-ol’ honeysuckle florals. The palate is like “surprise I saw oak!” And I was like “I didn’t know we were seeing other people but cool cool” especially as it is well integrated and subtle oak, rounding out the corners and ballasting the further citrus on the palate. I’m not saying forget CAB Sauvignon from Napa but give the Sauvignon BLANC a swirl.
Sauvignon Blanc in Napa is having a moment (or had it been and I’ve been neglecting it?). I’ve tasted some fun, elegant, evocative bottlings recently and this Gamble Vineyards example is another lil’ example of how malleable and exciting SB can be. I’ve “dated” about four SBs in recent months and like, I can’t give just one of them the rose they are all special.
This particular specimen has the tropical fruit vibes of passion fruit and ripe citrus laced with good-ol’ honeysuckle florals. The palate is like “surprise I saw oak!” And I was like “I didn’t know we were seeing other people but cool cool” especially as it is well integrated and subtle oak, rounding out the corners and ballasting the further citrus on the palate. I’m not saying forget CAB Sauvignon from Napa but give the Sauvignon BLANC a swirl.
This wine is a party animal if like me your version of party is delicious food and drink but also maybe a fun dress and the part is gonna end up being 8 hours long because the music and company you cannot part from. Went to one of those this weekend that also involved a boat but lacked the wine element. Wish I’d had this.
It’s the perfect balance of funfunfun tropical/sweet grapefruit vibes with impressively poised acidity and a bit of salinity bringing the sophistication. Juicy too. Makes you thirsty for more. Party on.
This wine is a party animal if like me your version of party is delicious food and drink but also maybe a fun dress and the part is gonna end up being 8 hours long because the music and company you cannot part from. Went to one of those this weekend that also involved a boat but lacked the wine element. Wish I’d had this.
It’s the perfect balance of funfunfun tropical/sweet grapefruit vibes with impressively poised acidity and a bit of salinity bringing the sophistication. Juicy too. Makes you thirsty for more. Party on.
2019 vintage. This changes a lot, depending on temperature. Passionfruit, lime, gooseberry when well-chilled; fatter, oakier notes when warmer, like lemon meringue pie, apple skin, dried white fig, apricot, chalk, little coconut and dill.
2019 vintage. This changes a lot, depending on temperature. Passionfruit, lime, gooseberry when well-chilled; fatter, oakier notes when warmer, like lemon meringue pie, apple skin, dried white fig, apricot, chalk, little coconut and dill.
Sep 15th, 2021Apple, lemon candy, peach, blood orange and slate. Vibrant acidity and good minerality.
Apple, lemon candy, peach, blood orange and slate. Vibrant acidity and good minerality.
Dec 13th, 2019
Single vineyard SB. Dry and pleasant. Snappy, but not too acidic. Orchard fruits 🍎 🍐 🍏 🍑
Single vineyard SB. Dry and pleasant. Snappy, but not too acidic. Orchard fruits 🍎 🍐 🍏 🍑
Aug 20th, 2019
Stripped my mouth. Bit cat pee. 🐱
Stripped my mouth. Bit cat pee. 🐱
1 person found it helpfulJul 31st, 2017
Very smooth, fruity white without any bite. Joan recommend.
Very smooth, fruity white without any bite. Joan recommend.
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2015
Very surprised how well this is holding up. Green, tropical fruit, notes with a little bit of petrol.
Very surprised how well this is holding up. Green, tropical fruit, notes with a little bit of petrol.
1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014Tropical fruit (papaya, mango), creamy texture, and great acid.
Tropical fruit (papaya, mango), creamy texture, and great acid.
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2013
Very enjoyable. Tropical fruit with a bit of a bite. An excellent summer treat!
Very enjoyable. Tropical fruit with a bit of a bite. An excellent summer treat!
Jun 28th, 2025