“Gamba Zinfandels have become one of the benchmarks…highly sought after with good reason; they are one of the best in Sonoma.” - Jim Gordon, Opus Vino

I haven’t been this happy since I saw Punch the monkey make a friend.

But today, with GAMBA materializing at this price?!

Maybe it’s Neptune in Pisces creating an atmosphere heavy with potential for transformative change. Maybe it’s just dumb luck. Or…maybe it’s your Agents of Wine doing what they do. Every. Dang. Day.

Either way I’m feeling like it’s time for the annual $100 scratcher from 7-11.

Anywho…back to the lesson at hand. Gamba, ladies and gents, is without a doubt one of the BEST Zinfandel producers around. Period. End of story. I put them in a league with Turley, Rosenblum, Ridge, Brown Estate, and Beekeeper.

The Gamba family winemaking bloodline goes way back, six generations, to Northern Italy. When Agostino Luigi Gamba left his home to come to America he landed in Sonoma, and soon after he struck a deal on some prime vineyard land. After many years of tending the vineyards and growing fruit, his son Gus Jr. officially launched Gamba Vineyards and Winery in the year 2000. The same vines that were planted in 1900 powered their wines then, and today. And these seriously old, hand-tended, organically-grown, dry-farmed vines are a huge reason why their wines command so much respect.

They churn out insanely rich, complex, and sultry Zins. And while many come from single vineyards, this one is composed from small historic blocks of Zinfandel selected from several Russian River Valley ranches nearby. It’s loaded to the gills with deep red fruit, with “red vines” licorice, red currants, and juicy black raspberries all bursting forth. And the spices! SO many - from Schezuan peppercorn to cinnamon and allspice, they weave into the tapestry of complexity. And while it’s a big brooding wine, it never seems heavy, hot, or thick, managing its profile well, with nice acidity and a mix of American and French oak offering a restrained and supportive role.

There’s no gambling with Gamba. These wines are sure bets, and at this price you’re getting a certified winner. Their wines are not easily found, even at your most well-curated wine shop. And if they are, good luck finding them at this price. This is a first for us, and we’re already loading up on our fair share. What’s left is all yours!