about gatehouse brands
Gatehouse Brands is a portfolio of wineries and wines from specific and internationally renowned growing regions that share common characteristics. Our wines are thoughtfully crafted to resonate with today’s discerning wine consumer—they are specifically developed from the ground-up based on consumer and market research to appeal to a broad and diverse group of wine consumers who appreciate quality and value.
Gatehouse Brands delivers specialized products along with the marketing and sales management that drives revenue, reduces risk and maximizes marketplace opportunities. Our solution is innovative and encompasses Production, Brand Marketing, National Sales Management, Key Account Management, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management.
WINE brands
GATEHOUSE BRANDS owns two outstanding washington wineries both having produced highly rated wines year after year establishing their proven track record of exceptional quality and value.
LUKE WINES, WAHLUKE SLOPE, COLUMBIA VALLEY
luke wines are sourced from vineyards Located in the Columbia Valley AVA and the Wahluke Slope AVA. these vineyards produce some of the best Washington wines and LUKE is no exception.
the LUKE portfolio includes:
LUKE Cabernet Sauvignon, LUKE Merlot, LUKE “The Companion” Red Blend, LUKE Syrah and LUKE Chardonnay. Reserve wines include, LUKE Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and LUKE Reserve Syrah.
LUKE Columbia Valley Wines are represented in North America by FOLIO Fine Wine Partners, based in Napa, California. We work closely with Folio’s expert sales and marketing teams to meet brand growth targets and provide exceptional customer service. Visit FOLIO Fine Wine Partners to learn more, including access to additional LUKE brand assets.
ZERO ONE VINTNERS, COLUMBIA VALLEY
Founded in 2006, Zero One vintners has a long established track record of making great value wines.
the zero one portfolio includes:
The Wild Sky Cabernet Sauvignon, SAUCE Red Wine, Copper Lily Sauvignon Blanc and Golden Delicious Riesling
TEAM
mEET THE GATEHOUSE BRANDS TEAM
kristin vogele, founder and president
Kristin grew up in a suburb of Seattle and is the youngest of five siblings. Her father was a Boeing engineer, her mother a nurse. Wearing cowboy boots and riding horses before she could walk Kristin spent her childhood riding and showing horses. Kristin went on to have a successful, twenty-year career in the software industry that saw her go from being one of sixteen employees at a small startup to managing global development teams for the IBM Company. In 2005, Kristin decided to change course and focus full time on the family wine business she and Thomas started. Today, after several award-winning vintages she finds that it is not just her love of wine that drives her passion, but rather it is the meaningful interactions and the stories shared by customers that inspire her the most.
kristin@gatehousebrands.com
BRENDA LOBBATO, vice President of Sales and marketing
Equipped with a 30-year career in the wine, spirits and distribution business, Brenda comes to Gatehouse Brands with a passion for wine, innovation and storytelling. After working in distribution in Portland, Oregon, she joined Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of America’s most prestigious and dominant wine companies. Her roles at Ste. Michelle included District Manager, Director of Global Accounts, Division Manager, and Vice President. Brenda’s depth of experience provides a strong understanding of trade channels and marketing strategies. She lives in Portland, Oregon, loves traveling, hiking, cooking and drinking great wines.
brenda@gatehousebrands.com
thomas vogele, founder and business development
Founder Thomas Vogele is a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Washington. Thomas began his wine career in 1992 with the E.&J. Gallo Winery. After six years with Gallo including a role in Central Europe, Thomas joined Trinchero Family Estates followed by five years with the Robert Mondavi Winery. In 2005, Thomas became a Founding Partner of FOLIO Fine Wine Partners with the Michael Mondavi Family in Napa Valley. He has held several key positions with FOLIO including Vice President of Sales, Director of National Accounts and Western Regional Manager.
thomas@gatehousebrands.com
CONTACT US
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TRADE DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD
LUKE wine by vintage INFORMATION SHEETS CAN BE FOUND THROUGH THE LINKS BELOW
LUKE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
luke merlot
LUKE SYRAH
LUKE “THE COMPANION” rED BLEND
LUKE chardonnay
LUKE Sauvignon Blanc
LUKE Reserve CABERNET
LUKE reserve syrah
SHELF TALKERS + ACCLAIM SHEETS
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press and scores
wine spectator, bang for the buck on wahluke slope
In the August 2019 Tasting Report, Tim Fish highlights how Thomas Vogele looks to make a name for the Wahluke Slope AVA.
wine enthusiast scores
The following LUKE wines have received scores from Wine Enthusiast: 2020 Chardonnay (91 pts), 2019 Syrah (91 pts), 2019 Red Blend (91 pts), 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (92 pts), 2019 Merlot (92 pts), 2019 Reserve Syrah (91 pts) and 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (93 pts)
wine spectator scores
The following LUKE wines have received scores from Wine Spectator: 2018 Chardonnay (90 pts), 2017 Syrah (90 pts), 2017 Red Blend (90 pts), 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (92 pts) and 2017 Merlot (90 pts)
Sean sullivan’s wa Wine Report
A Washington Top 40, LUKE 2018 Reserve Syrah impresses wine writer, Sean Sullivan.
wine spectator, editor’s picks
In the February 2022 issue, 2018 LUKE Syrah, with a 90-point rating makes Tim Fish’s Smart Buys In Washington Syrah.
wine spectator, facts on value
Wine Spectator awards LUKE 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon a 92-point rating. Over three years, LUKE is the lowest priced domestic cabernet with the score.