Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2011 Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain – Bottle Notes

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. Besides Zinfandel, Outpost also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.

Magenta in color. 15.3% ABV. Sensational nose of juicy red fruits, flowers and white pepper. Full bodied with mouth watering acidity. Big and bold with gobs of fruits. Well balanced. Cherries, plums, chocolate and a healthy dose of Howell Mountain pepper on the palate. The finish is extraordinarily long. Super Zinfandel that will drink well for another 4-6 years.

My rating: 93 points.

Outpost wines are only available via the mailing list and sell out quickly. Even at $50 this Zin is a buy for me year in and year out. Don’t miss the Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from True Vineyard. Highly recommended.

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