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.
Purple in color. 16.1% ABV. Sublime nose of red and black fruits, plums and white pepper. Full bodied with ample acidity and notable balance. Exceptionally plush and rich. Blackberry, raspberry compote, cranberry and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Huge, hedonistic Zinfandel that is absolutely delicious although definitely an acquired taste. This wine will be best over the next 1-2 years.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2022 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel will be available next Summer via the mailing list at a price around $75.
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.