GFV BrandBook

GOOD PEOPLE AND GREAT WINE DESERVE ROOM TO BREATHE.

The connections we create in life make us who we are. Our connections lift us, sustain us and influence how we spend our days. And who we choose to spend time with.

Meaningful connections make life richer and more memorable. At Gamble, we are grateful for our connections to the land, our family and friends, to the wine-making world, and to our community of passionate wine lovers everywhere.

Celebrating Connections is our brand book devoted to Gamble Family Vineyards. It brings to life the Gamble family history, how our vineyard came to be and highlights what it’s like to visit us at our spectacular vineyard. It details what we’re doing today and the future we see for ourselves and our growing family of wine enthusiasts.

We hope it inspires you to enjoy our wines and join us in what we believe is a pretty amazing place.

Our story began in 1916 and continues to build today. It’s been an extraordinary journey and we invite you to be part of it.

You can be sure, when you’re here, you’ll feel like one of our family.

Our knowledgeable and passionate members are our proudest advocates. who know us, love us. These enthusiasts are in the know when it comes to wine and gladly help spread of the word of the incredibly personal experiences that they enjoy at Gamble Family Vineyards. We are grateful for their loyalty.

There’s no place else like Gamble Family Vineyards in Napa Valley, and we want the world to know about us and the experiences that await them. This book will help anyone who represents the Gamble brand to spread the word with accuracy and authenticity.

Guests who come here feel a part of something special. They feel like they’re spending time at the Gamble’s home and like they’re among family.

And remember, when you make the turn at the red mailbox, you know you’ve arrived.

WE WANT PEOPLE KNOW OUR NAME AS WELL AS THE RICH HISTORY BEHIND IT.

When you make the turn at the red mailbox, you know you’ve arrived.

Connections to the past

FROM HUMBLE ROOTS, GAMBLE’S HERITAGE HAS GROWN FAR AND WIDE.

Our family farming legacy, key moments in our history, and the bold adventures of ancestors make the Gamble story unique and, yes, inspiring.

Founded by third-generation farmer Tom Gamble in 2005, Gamble Family Vineyards farms approximately 175 acres of prime estate vineyards from several of Napa Valley’s most respected AVAs—Oakville, Yountville, Mt. Veeder, and Rutherford. Set in an isolated nook off Highway 29 in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oakville District, our winery has a quiet presence. Tom Gamble’s mission is to carry on the heritage of quality that his ancestors sowed when they came to Napa as farmers and ranchers in 1916.

The construction of the winery was designed to ensure maximum efficiency of small lot winemaking while also complementing and blending in with the traditional and historic 19th Century homestead and barns. With the goal of keeping Gamble Family Vineyards a family affair at its core, Tom turned to his brother-in-law, Morgan Connolly, who served as lead architect. The first harvest at the new winemaking facility took place in 2013 and the first guests were welcomed the following year.

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TodayAs a farmer at heart and in practice, Tom Gamble continues to take a holistic approach. When it comes to farming his land, Tom chooses to focus on the sustainable route, one that he believes provides a return that reinvests in the land. His winery and vineyards are certified Napa Green and certified by Fish Friendly Farming.

In 1916, Launcelot Gamble first began cattle ranching and farming a variety of crops in Napa County. Over the years, Launcelot passed his passion and trade onto his son, Launce and George (Tom’s father).

In 1955, Launcelot acquired a piece of land in Oakville, a very small portion of which would later become the Family Home Vineyard and the foundation for the family’s entrance into the wine business. In the early 1970s, the family entered a long-term lease with Beringer Vineyards, which planted the land surrounding Family Home to grapes. Having already turned his focus to grape growing with the purchase of several vineyard sites in the 1980s and 1990s, Tom took over the task of farming Family Home, which was originally planted by his mother and stepfather in 1997.

In 1968 Tom’s mother, Mary Ann McGuire, was active in establishing the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, an ordinance that protects vineyards from commercial development and ensures that the land is used strictly for agricultural purposes. Tom credits his mother’s efforts as one of the main reasons that he can make a living as a farmer and grape grower today. Had that ordinance not passed, his land and all of Napa would not have been preserved for farming.

In 1981, at the age of 20, Tom Gamble purchased his first vineyard with several partners, making him the first Gamble to begin growing grapes commercially. “Given this legacy, one does not continue farming for dispassionate reasons alone ― there are easier ways to make a living. And thus, taking the next step and putting my name on a bottle of wine does not come lightly,” says Gamble.

In 2003, a young promising winemaker from England named Jim Close met Tom Gamble. Jim had turned stateside to pursue his dreams of wine making after graduating from Brighton’s Plumpton College of Viticulture and Enology in 1998. He’d been quietly perfecting his craft around the Napa Valley when Tom met him and the two became fast friends. He’s had a hand in making every bottle of Gamble Family Vineyards wine since 2005.

After two decades of growing and selling his own grapes, Tom was ready for the big step. He founded Gamble Family Vineyards with the goal of celebrating the distinct Napa Valley terroir he had come to know and love. The final piece of the puzzle came together in 2008, when Tom acquired this land in Oakville where we would eventually begin building his family winery in 2012. Owned by the Lincoln family for more than a century, this historic piece of land embodies the ambiance of the 19th Century. As lifelong friends of the family, Tom and his wife, Colette, were entrusted with the preservation of this historic legacy.

Connections to the land

EVERY WINE WE MAKE COMES FROM A PLACE OF RESPECT.

“Close to the Source” is how we talk about our relationship with the land and our winemaking process. It’s our nature to bring people close to the source of all things tasteful and meaningful. To see and feel our deep respect of the land and our deep farming roots is what makes Gamble Family Vineyards such a unique experience in the

Winemaking is a labor of love and you can see it on our property and among our people. There’s a work ethic that comes from our farming roots and an appreciation for our place in this world. There’s a simple elegance to everything we do and the experiences we create. These are no ordinary people. These are no ordinary wines.

THE GAMBLE WAY OF WINEMAKING IS PART REVERENCE OF WHAT HAS COME BEFORE AND PART INNOVATION OF WHAT’S NEXT.

Connections to the wine & winemaking

Connections to the each other

WHEN YOU’RE WITH US YOU’RE FAMILY

There’s always a place at our table for those who share our love of all things wine and appreciate each other’s company. We want people who come to see us to feel like they’re visiting our home and are part of something special. Which is why our property and interactions with staff and tasting rooms are so often described as warm and welcoming. We see ourselves more as humble farmers creating joy in the world than extravagant vintners.

WE TAKE ALL THAT WE BELIEVE AND BOTTLE IT FOR THE WORLD.

Committed Stewardship

Building on our farming roots, we respect nature, and we balance the work we do with maintaining the integrity of the land. We enjoy cultivating the fruits of today while preserving the beauty of the world around us. We weave our core beliefs into what we call The Gamble Code.

Inspired Quality

We are impassioned to create exceptional wines that inspire exceptional moments that connect people and transport them to extraordinary places. There’s a simple elegance that we carefully craft within everything we do.

Intimate Experience

We inspire extraordinary moments that celebrate real connection between people, wine, and the joy of living. Every moment together is a chance to learn, share and treasure one-of-a-kind experiences.

A Genuine Invitation

Even the most complex or inspired wines deserve to be enjoyed by everyone. We make people feel like family and at ease while enjoying the very best of our wines. We craft wines that are exclusive in character and quality but are meant to be enjoyed by all. An open bottle of wine is an open invitation to all.

Curious Exploration

Winemaking is an intriguing blank canvas that invites people in to explore and interpret wines that bring pleasure and joy to life. We stretch and experiment to produce extraordinary wines that connect with culture and contemporary tastes.

LEGACY THAT LIVES ON

Our purpose guides our goals for the long term. It is our True North. Our reason for being. It communicates to the world what we want to achieve and what we are working towards when we think about the big picture. It paints the picture of what we wish to accomplish.

Our purpose inspires us Why do we need a purpose?

Our purpose is to connect people to the earth and each other by creating wines that are a celebration of both.

Our mission keeps us focused on tangible ways we work to make our purpose a reality. We use our mission as a guide for day-to-day decision-making and behavior.

Our mission is to cultivate wines that create exceptional experiences that bring wine lovers and families closer together and bring joyful moments into people’s lives.

Why does our mission matter?

Our mission focuses us

CELEBRATING OUR CONNECTION TO THE FUTURE

Tom Gamble attributes the success of Gamble Family Vineyards to himself and others standing on the shoulders of his ancestors to create something extraordinary. We respect the vision and bold actions of those who came before us and continue to move forward in ways that we trust would make them proud.

Gamble Family Vineyards continues to thrive as an enterprise and continues to attract partners who invested and share the same vision. Likeminded individuals who wish to take Gamble to new and exciting places. Our combined success is possible only because of the commitment and performance of our people.

We at Gamble Family Vineyards respect our past, are excited about the work we’re doing today and are mindful of the future we’re shaping for generations to come. We’re as committed to well-balanced ecology as we are to crafting well-balanced wines. It’s why we do things like lead the initiative to support over a million trees in the Napa Valley.

Moving forward, Gamble is committed to the land, to the wine, and to each other as we continue to create a bright and prosperous future.

THE GAMBLE CODE

To assure a consistently exceptional experience for our guests, we weave our core beliefs and values into what we call The Gamble Code. This is our way of seeing the world which guides and inspires us each day.

Good wine is meant to be enjoyed over several hours with good food and those you love

An open bottle of wine is an open invitation to share your wine, your time, and yourself with someone you love or someone you want to know better

Family is something you feel in your heart, not something proven on a birth certificate

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