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. Outpost produces Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Right Bank inspired blend called Immigrant. In 2018 AXA Millésimes, the wine division of a French insurance giant, bought Outpost from the Dotzler family.
Dark crimson in color. 15.8% ABV. Heady nose of black fruits, anise and white pepper. Full bodied with ample acidity and a touch of heat on the palate. Packed with copious, dark fruits. Black cherry, black raspberry, bittersweet cocoa and pepper on the palate. The finish is long and supple. Big, robust Zinfandel that will be best consumed in the near term. Drink over the next 1-2 years
My rating: 91 points.
The 2022 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel will be available next Summer via the mailing list.
Outpost wines are only available via the mailing list and sell out quickly. Don’t miss the Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from True Vineyard. Highly recommended.