I shared a meal with Tom Gamble and one of his sales reps several years ago at Tony’s in Houston, and immediately grew fond of the man and his wines; I look forward to tasting more of them.

I have written about Gamble Family wines on several previous occasions, and I’m happy to do so again now, because I recently tasted the 2014 Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Proprietary Red Blend, and I liked the experience.

As summer turns into fall, it is nice to settle in and reminisce with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon Blanc, also referred to as just Sauvignon, is a dry white wine. Sauvignon means wild and blanc means white - appropriate names to define a fun summer wine.

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From a casual afternoon on a blanket, to a full spread with all your friends in a park, here are the perfect picnic wines for each situation.

Precious little is made of this Heart Block Sauvignon Blanc, and all from a small block in the center of vineyards owned by the Gamble family, longtime Napa growers.

With 100 years of agriculture in Napa, it comes as no surprise that the heart and soul of Gamble Family Vineyards is deeply rooted in the soil.

The wide, winsome world of Sauvignon Blanc...

A new year brings opportunity for new challenges, goals, and celebrations. This shouldn’t be limited to birthdays, holidays and achievements, in fact, you should continue to challenge yourself to enjoy small moments in life as often as possible. What better way to enjoy a day then with a beautifully delicious bottle of wine?

When you've been doing this wine thing as long as I have, you tend to think you know all the wineries in California, as well as the name of all the winemakers.

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve more easily justify the popping of pricey corks than any other time of year. Whether it’s in a restaurant or for a quiet night at home, there’s a genuine sense of occasion that results from treating yourself and your loved ones to a bottle of something that you otherwise might not normally open up.

There has always been a profound divide in the Napa Valley between growers---multi-generational families with deep roots in the land---and vintners, who in some cases are newly arrived dot-com billionaires.

Points Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Juicy and purple, with notes of eucalyptus when first poured, this gained red-fruited power. It appears to be thick and dense, but air reveals the structure that keeps the flavors fresh and sets the wine up for aging.

There are "pop stars," and then there are Taylor, Madonna and Gaga. There are mausoleums, and then there are the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Taj Mahal and Grant's Tomb.

According to winemaker Jim Close of Gamble Family Vineyards, Yountville is the sweet spot for his aromatic white.

The black cherry fruit, cedar and warm spice notes in Napa Valley's Gamble Family Vineyards "Paramount" proprietary Red Blend 2012

"...the 2013 vintage is one of the greatest ever for Napa Valley..."