GambleNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Gamble Estates is rooted in a rich agricultural history that spans three generations in Napa Valley, led by proprietor Tom Gamble, who grew up on the very Oakville estate where some of this fruit is sourced. This 2023 is a masterfully blended Cabernet Sauvignon that draws from three iconic sub-appellations: Oakville, Rutherford, and Mount Veeder. The inclusion of fruit from the westernmost edge of Mount Veeder provides a structural finesse and deep concentration that elevates the complexity of the wine beyond a typical valley-floor blend. Shaped by a mild growing season and temperate summer, the wine opens with an elegant bouquet of violets, cedar, and dark berries. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and generous, layering rich dark fruit with hints of cocoa nibs and vibrant natural acidity. The tannins are soft and polished, having been refined during 16 months of aging in select French oak barrels. Composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and rounded out with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, the wine strikes an impeccable balance between restraint and power.