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. Soaring nose of dark fruits, smoke, baking spices and pepper. Full bodied with strong acidity but alas a touch of heat. Big, rich and brooding. Tremendous power and concentration. Black cherry, blackberry liqueur, plums and white pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Just a baby and certainly not for the faint of heart. Best over the next 3-4 years.
My rating: 92 points.
The 2023 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel will be available this 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.