Outpost Wines was established in 1998 and sits on a pristine piece of land atop Howell Mountain 2200 feet above Napa Valley. Thomas Rivers-Brown has been the winemaker from the start and has gained further acclaim making highly sought after wines for Schrader, Rivers-Marie and many others. Besides Zinfandel, Outpost also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.
Served without decanting. Deep red in color. 16.2% ABV. Raspberry liqueur, flowers and chalk on the nose. Medium body with medium acidity and a nice sense of balance. Raspberry compote, juicy blackberries and cracked black pepper on the palate. The finish is long and creamy with mellowing tannins. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
My rating: 93 points.
Outpost wines are only available via the mailing list and sell out quickly. Highly recommended.
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