Gamble Family Vineyards

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papera Ranch Zinfandel 2009

Best #Zinfandel producer out there (period), 7 years old and it's balanced, deep, fresh and most importantly fun to smell and taste! Dare I say this could age to 20 years? I'd take that gamble just to see what it's like, but side more with the fact it would be in fine drinking condition.
Here we have a splash of Carignane that adds depth, beep but not flamboyant fruit and spine to the structure. Blue and dark red fruits brood over a layer of roasted meat and subtle, ripe tannins and tweek of acidity on the finish.
#carlisle
— 9 years ago

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Blair Ridder

Great example of Zinfandel. Contains what you would expect, plush red fruit and heat but made intriguing by the Carignane and restraint. Going online to buy some today.
9.5

Gamble Family Vineyards

Old Vine St. Helena Petite Sirah 2011

Very smooth. Dark berries. Drank really well. — 9 years ago

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Goldschmidt Vineyards

Katherine Crazy Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Rate 90 HEB $18 ... brought by Jerry Gamble to dinner & poker at Bob Kelsey's home 9/16/15 — 10 years ago

Andrew Will

Cuvée Lucia Merlot 2004

2004 wow! Hidden gem, it's still going strong, brimming with blackberry, and blueberry, nice slight licorice notes, you can still taste the skins, firm and inviting, little gravelly, and herbal notes too. I have yet to gamble on the longevity of Andrew Will and been disappointed, Midas.
— 10 years ago

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Gamble Family Vineyards

Heritage Sites Napa Valley Red Blend 2010

Had it with some Alta Langa Carboncino goat cheese. Really really good pairing. The wine has licorice and cherry notes with a little spice from the Syrah. Very easy and enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Claire
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R.A. Harrison Family Cellars

Gamble Ranch Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Awesome Sauternes style SB from Roger Harrison. — 11 years ago

Smoke & Gamble

Reserve Red Blend 2010

Smoke & Gamble. 2010 Cab/ Merlot. From Ontario, Canada near Port Dover, an undiscovered wine region. Really impressive stuff for $18 bucks a bottle! — 12 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Crimson Creek Merlot 2000

Complete gamble. Va, heavy fat fruit. Last legs — 9 years ago

Gamble Family Vineyards

Cairo Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

2013 G Thomas
Light, very fruity - red berry with slight finish of chocolate. Not the robust, bold cabs I typically prefer.
— 9 years ago

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Nk'mip Cellars {Inkameep}

Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir 2013

An extremely rewarding gamble.
This southern interior Pinot did not disappoint. It's got depth,
fruitiness and a peppery finish. Highly recommend.
— 10 years ago

Cockburn's

Porto 1963

Not as old bones as a previous bottle, this showed much younger indeed, a deep, layered medium rose color; whereas the other was tawny in color, and showed much more evolution on nose. Hmm eh, always a gamble opening old stuff, bottles almost never show identically....but such is the magic of wine!! What we had here was a gorgeous nose of cherry pie, date square and fig, with toffee, old leather and cinnamon. The palate was quite smooth and rich, big in the middle but still supple and streamlined, good acids remain and even a touch of tannin. This bottle still had another 10 years before it should have been opened. The alcohol was mostly covered on the finish. I drank it with pleasure over 5 days, the third was the best. Excellent stuff, though i preferred the more mature and complex bottle i had earlier the year! — 10 years ago

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Scherrer Winery

Scherrer Vineyard Old and Mature Vines Zinfandel 2012

Took a gamble on this one and it delivered. — 10 years ago

Nicolas Feuillatte

Millésimé Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2005

In its decline. Vinous profile, honey, candied lemon nose and flavors are present. Upon opening i perceived a flawed wine. However it wasn't flawed. Perfectly sound and actually quite good. It lost some minerality and fervent bubbles, but overall it was good. Vinous champagne is a gamble and this time we did okay. — 11 years ago

Domaine Sébastien Magnien

Les Meix Chavaux Meursault Chardonnay 2008

Christopher Hoel
9.2

I'm pretty impressed with this wine. I took a gamble and I think I won! Rich and textured with just the right amount if new oak. Thank you Redd for having it. — 12 years ago

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V M

Love redd's and their sticky buns! Wish I was in yountville instead of nj right now.

Samuel's Gorge

McLaren Vale Grenache 2014

Seriously fucken good. Tried in tasting room and took the gamble, brought home, served at 18° and paid off. Dried oregano, candied orange peel and the sweeter side of juicy glazed cherries. Bright, juicy acidity and the feintest chalky tannins. This wine is absolutely gorgeous — 9 years ago

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Etienne Sauzet

Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2008

A very sophisticated wine. Unexpectedly subdued on the nose initially, this put on weight aromatically and on the palate in the glass. Delicate flavors that are laser defined and huge persistence. I suspect this would be broader and more 'wow' in 5-10 years but, being Sauzet, it's a gamble holding out that long. Really detailed, fine stuff that left some excellent wines tasted alongside looking pretty plodding. — 9 years ago

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Conrad Green

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I have a house on the El Cap Ranch next to the campground. We often drink down at the beach. Are you based in Spain?
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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Yes. I live in a city called Zaragoza. Near the regions of Cariñena, Campo de Borja, Calatayud and Somontano. I usually make it out to California once a year to see my dad and my brother who still live in SB.
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Get in touch when you're next out. If timing works out we should taste on the beach!

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2013

Fantastic! Gamble on this wine, but solid. Similar to a California zin. Smooth mouthfeel, smokey, chocolate and dark fruit. Low tannin. Delicious! Definitely buying again. — 10 years ago

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Lolo Rías Baixas Albariño

The funky label caught my eye. I had no idea what all of that Spanish meant. I just knew that it's a white, and that I was in the mood for an adventure. I'm so glad I took a gamble with this one. It may be a new fave. — 10 years ago

Gamble Family Vineyards

Old Vine St. Helena Syrah 2009

Amazing wine. You won't be disappointed. — 10 years ago

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