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. 16.1% ABV. Heady nose of black fruits, licorice and flowers. Full bodied with just enough acidity. Exceptionally rich and notably well balanced. Black cherry, raspberry liqueur, kirsch and white pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Full throttle Zinfandel that deftly walks the line between over the top and big, but still delicious. Drink over the next year or so.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2023 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel was recently released via the mailing list at a price of $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.