Gamba Zinfandel Sonoma County Gamba Estate Vineyard (2006)
| Winery: | Gamba Vineyards and Winery |
| Region: | USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley |
| Varietal: | Zinfandel |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Gamba Vineyards and Winery
707-542-5892 Fulton,
CA
95439
United States
United States
Gamba Vineyards and Winery is a small, family owned vineyard and winery business in Sonoma County, California. The over century old 27.5 acre Gamba Estate Vineyard parcel rests on th Eastern edge of the beautiful Russian River Valley Appellation, on gently rolling benchland above the valley floor. Planted to Zinfandel in 1900, the Gamba Estate Vineyard consists primarily of Old Vine Zinfandel, as well as small separate blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon. With ideal Southern exposure, the vineyard is bathed in sunlight during the growing season. On average the yield is small, in part due to nature, but also by design-approximately one half ton, and occasionally up to one ton per acre is harvested, depending on the vigor of vineyard block and severity of pruning. The vines are organically dry farmed. The dry farming method relies solely on yearly rainwater to irrigate the vineyard. This method will generally decrease tonnage, however, in exchange, the remaining fruit clusters achieve a wonderful concentration Read more »
Wow! total love at first sip. the fruit is very 'clean', pure dark blackberries and plums, surrounded by a toasty, oaky box. love love love.
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December 2014
Gamba Zinfandel Family Ranches Russian River 2011
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No written review
Wine review by 240070
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July 2014
Gamba Zinfandel Old Vine Gamba Estate Vineyard 2011
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August 2012
Gamba "Old Vine-Estate" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009
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A party for the palate. Big, rich, voluptuous, and hedonistic. Yet there is an underlying acidity providing good balance that highlights the dark berry, bramble fruit component. Ultimately satisfying and delicious. Read More
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April 2012
Gamba "Old Vine-Estate" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009
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Pepper. Read More
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March 2012
In the end of the April me and my husband want to go to taste some wines. Also want to see SF.I would appreciate any advice-where to go, what wineries to visit etc. Where to stay.Thank you in advance! Read More
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March 2012
Gamba "Old Vine-Estate" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009
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Interesting Zin. Fruity and almost jammy. It has a lot going on, leaning a little towards a dessert side. This was part of a wine tasting showdown. More on the tastings at http://dionyshius.blogspot.com/2012/03/showdown-saturday.html Read More
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March 2012
A couple of news items I was pondering today.First, Robert Parker came out with his ratings for the 2009 Bordeaux vintage. Ever the masochist, I decided to go look at some prices in the marketplace after the ratings were released. Some samplings:2009 Chatau Latour 100 points $21,500 a case2009 Chateau Marg... Read More
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July 2011
Gamba Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine Estate Etched Bottled Premier 2008
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Outstanding. Smooth, ripe berry flavors but not jammy. Nice long finish. Read More
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June 2011
Gamba "Old Vine-Estate" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009
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Just tasted my first bottle of the 2009 Gamba. Nose of fresh crushed berries, cedar and spice. Full mid palate with ripe fruits and hint of dark chocolate and a hint toasty oak on the finish. Big wine, not for the faint of heart. Gamba consistently crafts wines with full flavors, balanced and yummy, and this effort delivers! Read More
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March 2011
Gamba Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2007
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i loved this zin, to me this is how they should taste. lots of fruit and well balanced. Read More
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