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 fruits, baking spices, chocolate and pepper. Full bodied with ample acidity. Notably well balanced. Cherry, cassis, raspberry liqueur and white pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Big, modern Zinfandel and if that is your jam this wine delivers on all accounts. Best over the next several years.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2024 vintage of Outpost Zinfandel was recently released via the mailing list at a price of $70.
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.