Outpost
Howell Mountain Zinfandel
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
More red fruit on the nose. Similar notes as the 14 & 15 I posted.
Acidity duller. Fantastic florals. The finish not as long but, polished, ripe, lush, rich & balanced. Similar issues with being open too long...a little watery & flabby.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, a rooster the previous owners bought at an auction...little did they know, it would end up being more valuable then they paid, their wine making building and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
More red fruit on the nose. Similar notes as the 14 & 15 I posted.
Acidity duller. Fantastic florals. The finish not as long but, polished, ripe, lush, rich & balanced. Similar issues with being open too long...a little watery & flabby.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, a rooster the previous owners bought at an auction...little did they know, it would end up being more valuable then they paid, their wine making building and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Similar notes to the 14 I previously posted. Fresh & riper, better acidity and fruity finish. Fresher due to the younger vintage, not that I didn’t feel it wasn’t open too long. It was still a little watery & flabby. They should have used a Coravain on the previous tasting(s).
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Similar notes to the 14 I previously posted. Fresh & riper, better acidity and fruity finish. Fresher due to the younger vintage, not that I didn’t feel it wasn’t open too long. It was still a little watery & flabby. They should have used a Coravain on the previous tasting(s).
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
I always express my honest thoughts...sometimes to a fault. Perhaps, I’m about to walk that line here but, really believe in honest expressions. Especially, with wine. In full disclosure, I was a little disappointed in our visit to Outpost. I loved our host Sara. However, some of the wines tasted seemed as if they had seen too much air. Either from being opened to long, not properly vacuumed or should have used a Corvain in the original/previous pouring’s to keep them fresh(er).
The nose reveals jammy fruits of, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers.
The body is medium full, round with beautiful fruits. It’s juicy but, a little watery & flabby. I believe from too much air. Blueberries, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, limestone minerals, crushed rocks, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers & violets. The acidity is like a rainfall. The finish is polished, lean, watery, ripe but, well polished.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
I always express my honest thoughts...sometimes to a fault. Perhaps, I’m about to walk that line here but, really believe in honest expressions. Especially, with wine. In full disclosure, I was a little disappointed in our visit to Outpost. I loved our host Sara. However, some of the wines tasted seemed as if they had seen too much air. Either from being opened to long, not properly vacuumed or should have used a Corvain in the original/previous pouring’s to keep them fresh(er).
The nose reveals jammy fruits of, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers.
The body is medium full, round with beautiful fruits. It’s juicy but, a little watery & flabby. I believe from too much air. Blueberries, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, limestone minerals, crushed rocks, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers & violets. The acidity is like a rainfall. The finish is polished, lean, watery, ripe but, well polished.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Drank along side the 15, you are splitting hairs in determine which is better. I’m not a big Zin drinker however, this is another level of Zin!
Drank along side the 15, you are splitting hairs in determine which is better. I’m not a big Zin drinker however, this is another level of Zin!
Jan 3rd, 2019Drank along side the 16, you are splitting hairs in determine which is better. I’m not a big Zin drinker however, this is another level of Zin!
Drank along side the 16, you are splitting hairs in determine which is better. I’m not a big Zin drinker however, this is another level of Zin!
Jan 3rd, 2019
Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
Lots of similarities to Lamborn’s zin here. Very lush. Fruit was very dark and concentrated (blackberries, blueberries). A cool “mint” note that I always get from Howell Mtn zins. Finish is like enjoying an Andes Mint (milk chocolate and mint together).
Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
Lots of similarities to Lamborn’s zin here. Very lush. Fruit was very dark and concentrated (blackberries, blueberries). A cool “mint” note that I always get from Howell Mtn zins. Finish is like enjoying an Andes Mint (milk chocolate and mint together).
PNP with Rhonda's niece - delicious and smiling - the Italian food is good too
PNP with Rhonda's niece - delicious and smiling - the Italian food is good too
Mar 30th, 2018
Always a beautiful experience at this rustic winery. Delicious Zin, rich, chewy, hints of tobacco, ripe fruit, balanced, savory with our picnic of cheeses, meats and fruits. A vineyard puppy, Cooper was on hand to add some furry companionship this day.
Always a beautiful experience at this rustic winery. Delicious Zin, rich, chewy, hints of tobacco, ripe fruit, balanced, savory with our picnic of cheeses, meats and fruits. A vineyard puppy, Cooper was on hand to add some furry companionship this day.
Dec 23rd, 2017
Good. Rich and sweet style Zin
Good. Rich and sweet style Zin
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