Chris Gamble first had the idea for an urban winery over 10 years ago. He had always had a passion for good wine, and had the very specific goal of opening a winery in the city, not the countryside. He had the palate, but not the background, so he sold his house on Munjoy Hill and moved down to Cape Cod to work on a small vineyard and winery. He had the opportunity to gain experience in just about every aspect of the operation, from picking grapes to leading tastings.
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