Gamble Family Vineyards
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
"New Beginnings"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 49
Vintage: 2022
Gamble Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- The 2022 vintage celebrates our first effort with new winemaker Philippe Melka
- Your wine is a classic red blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot
- Fruit is sourced from our vineyards in the Oakville and Rutherford nested appellations, with a splash from our vineyard on Mount Veeder
- The end result is balance and elegance
Description
New beginnings: After 17 vintages at Gamble, our founding winemaker retired. The 2022 vintage celebrates our first efforts with new winemaker Philippe Melka. Sourced from our vineyards in the Oakville and Rutherford nested appellations and enhanced with a splash from our elevated vineyard on Mount Veeder, your Premiere Napa Valley lot is a classic red blend.
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Gamble Family Vineyards
Philippe Melka has been a defining figure in Napa Valley winemaking for over two decades, recognized as one of the region’s most trusted and influential consultants. Philippe’s journey began in Bordeaux, where he trained under legendary mentors such as Jean Delmas and Jean Philippe Masclef of Haut-Brion, Christian Moueix and Jean Claude Berrouet of Pétrus, and global winemaking expert Michel Rolland. In California, he further refined his skills with Paul Draper of Ridge and Daniel Baron of Silver Oak, deepening his understanding of Napa Valley’s distinctive terroirs.
As the founder of Atelier Melka, Philippe has guided the creation of numerous critically acclaimed wines that reflect his mastery of grape varieties, vineyard expression, and the art of winemaking. His partnership with Gamble Estates began in the early 2000s, when he became one of Tom Gamble’s earliest grape buyers. Today, he brings his expertise to wines that reflect Gamble’s heritage of thoughtful farming and respect for the land.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
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| TEXTBOOK | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Oakville 5ive | 29 (2025) |
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| CourAvant | 2023 | Red Table Wine | St. Helena | 28 (2024) | |
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Winery Distribution
Gamble Family Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Breakthru)
- California (Gravitas)
- Colorado (Vin Market)
- District of Columbia (Hop & Wine)
- Florida (DiBacco Importing)
- Georgia (Ultimate Distributing)
- Illinois (Elevage Wines)
- Indiana (Crossroad Vintners)
- Iowa (Okoboji Wines)
- Kansas (Handcrafted Wines & Spirits)
- Kentucky (Heidelberg Distributing)
- Michigan (Eagle Eye Brands)
- Mississippi (RNDC)
- Nebraska (Hand Crafted Wines & Spirits)
- Nevada (Tavern Craft)
- New York (Vinaio Imports)
- Ohio (Heidelberg/Wine Trends)
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands)
- Pennsylvania (Grapes to Glass)
- South Dakota (Okoboji Wines)
- Tennessee (Athens Distributing)
- Tennessee (Knoxville Beverage)
- Tennessee (Ajax Turner)
- Texas (Serendipity Wines)
- Utah (Vin 7000)
- Virginia (Hop & Wine)
- Wisconsin (M Shiraz)
International:
- Canada - Ontario (The Case for Wine)
- Japan (90Plus Wine Club)
- Japan (Cal-Diva)
- South Korea (Cave de Vin Co., LTD.)