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, cocoa, baking spices and pepper. Full bodied with perfect acidity. Notably well balanced. Big, rich and plush. Black cherry, raspberry liqueur, plums and white pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Another Outpost Zinfandel that pushes the envelope but stays true to it’s Howell Mountain roots. Best over the next 2-3 years.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2024 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel will be released via the mailing list this Fall 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.