Outpost
Immigrant True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
About six months ago I thought I opened this but it ended up being the 2016 True Vineyard cab. Whoops (silver lining was that it was absolutely spectacular). I’ve not had their Immigrant before so this is my first experience with it.
Right off the bat, this has a more fragrant and mineral/savory mix compared to the True cab. Beautiful royal purple in the glass. Day one sported a slightly restrained aromatic profile whereas day two showed this in full bloom…roasted blackberries, ripe blueberries, baking spices, cedar, and plenty of dark potpourri. Surprisingly tannic on day one, it was still quite compact on day two. Mid palate here is the star…great weight, balance of ripe dark fruits and savory (cedar, mocha) notes.
If opening now, maybe give it 2-3hrs in the decanter.
About six months ago I thought I opened this but it ended up being the 2016 True Vineyard cab. Whoops (silver lining was that it was absolutely spectacular). I’ve not had their Immigrant before so this is my first experience with it.
Right off the bat, this has a more fragrant and mineral/savory mix compared to the True cab. Beautiful royal purple in the glass. Day one sported a slightly restrained aromatic profile whereas day two showed this in full bloom…roasted blackberries, ripe blueberries, baking spices, cedar, and plenty of dark potpourri. Surprisingly tannic on day one, it was still quite compact on day two. Mid palate here is the star…great weight, balance of ripe dark fruits and savory (cedar, mocha) notes.
If opening now, maybe give it 2-3hrs in the decanter.
Thank you @Bill Bender and rhonda and I are enjoying so much on our anniversary / gorgeous wine my friend
Thank you @Bill Bender and rhonda and I are enjoying so much on our anniversary / gorgeous wine my friend
Jun 16th, 2019
Beautiful floral fruits, light dark spice, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, blueberries, hints of raspberries, black licorice, dark rich soil, dark spice, warm toast, dry top soil, dark rich turned earth and fresh blue florals with violets.
The body is medium full. The tannins round and extremely soft tannins (perhaps, again, due to the length of time it was exposed to air or not properly sealed). It’s juicy, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, blueberries, hints of raspberries, black licorice, dark rich soil, dark spice, warm, limestone minerals, toast, dry top soil, dark rich turned earth, fresh blue florals with violets. The acidity like rainfall. The finish is ripe, round, well balanced and delicious.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, soil composition around the Estate, their barrel room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Beautiful floral fruits, light dark spice, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, blueberries, hints of raspberries, black licorice, dark rich soil, dark spice, warm toast, dry top soil, dark rich turned earth and fresh blue florals with violets.
The body is medium full. The tannins round and extremely soft tannins (perhaps, again, due to the length of time it was exposed to air or not properly sealed). It’s juicy, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, blueberries, hints of raspberries, black licorice, dark rich soil, dark spice, warm, limestone minerals, toast, dry top soil, dark rich turned earth, fresh blue florals with violets. The acidity like rainfall. The finish is ripe, round, well balanced and delicious.
Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, soil composition around the Estate, their barrel room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property.
Bruce had this 7 years ago
Bruce had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2018
Peggy had this 7 years ago
Peggy had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2017
I got to see this wine sell for over $1,000 at a wine auction last week so I am excited to get to taste it. Well done.
I got to see this wine sell for over $1,000 at a wine auction last week so I am excited to get to taste it. Well done.
1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2017
Rich and focused. Outpost can do no wrong.
Rich and focused. Outpost can do no wrong.
Feb 7th, 2016
Interesting Blend of there Reds . Bravo from a mediocre year. CB
Interesting Blend of there Reds . Bravo from a mediocre year. CB
Jul 7th, 2014
A classic Thomas Rivers Brown cab with rich structure, deep color, and wonderful dark fruit, vanilla, and Cacau in the glass.
A classic Thomas Rivers Brown cab with rich structure, deep color, and wonderful dark fruit, vanilla, and Cacau in the glass.
Aug 12th, 2024For a young wine this Cabernet was spectacular. Rush dark fruit seamlessly blended with tannins and oak. Amazing balance. Resist and save this wine in your cellar.
For a young wine this Cabernet was spectacular. Rush dark fruit seamlessly blended with tannins and oak. Amazing balance. Resist and save this wine in your cellar.
May 30th, 2021