2017 Outpost, "Howell Mountain" Zinfandel, Napa Valley

2017 Outpost, "Howell Mountain" Zinfandel, Napa Valley

2017 Outpost, "Howell Mountain" Zinfandel, Napa Valley

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The 2017 Outpost, "Howell Mountain" Zinfandel, Napa Valley was a Merchant's Pick

Can't stop talking about this one!

April 20, 2021

Thomas River Brown is the hottest winemaker in Napa Valley.  In addition to his own wines, Outpost and Rivers Marie, Brown is the consulting winemaker for over twenty notable wineries (i.e., Turley, Schrader, Gemstone, and Maybach, to name a few). 

Since 2000 when he began making wines, Brown has received twenty-five 100 point reviews between Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate.

You can add the 2017 Outpost "Howell Mountain" Zinfandel to Brown's list of fantastic performances.

Boasting bold aromas of blackberry, cobbler, cracked pepper, huckleberry, and smoky flavors, this energetic Zinfandel wields ripe, textured tannins, which merge with notes of sage and cassis.  A touch of spice and mild, toasty vanilla appear on a finish the never ends.  Extremely balanced, it has an irresistible earthy and dusty finish that begs it to be enjoyed with food. 

Over the years, Outpost has been likened to Turley and Martinelli.  Words such as sexy, polished, and wild are often used in tasting notes.  That's the beauty of this Zinfandel; it's multifaceted and offers something for everyone.

This delicious red will make make your barbecue season.

Enjoy!

96

Irresistible Howell Mountain Red From Napa's Most Sought After Winemaker

By David Gettenberg

94

"A complex bouquet of plums, mulberries, blood orange, and incense."

Jeb Dunnuck • 94/100

"The 2017 Zinfandel Howell Mountain offers a complex bouquet of plums, mulberries, blood orange, and incense to go with a medium to full-bodied, supple, elegant style on the palate. It doesn’t quite have the oomph of the 2016, but I suspect it will put on weight over the course of its élevage and should drink nicely for over a decade as well."

91

"Flamboyant cherry pie, raspberry preserves and blueberry compote notes."

Wine Advocate • 91/100

"The 2017 Outpost Zinfandel (100% Zinfandel) was aged for 16 months in French oak, 34% new. Medium garnet-purple colored, it gives up flamboyant cherry pie, raspberry preserves and blueberry compote notes with touches of Chinese five spice, Sichuan pepper, dusty soil, dried flowers and underbrush. Full-bodied, relatively taut and chewy, it sports bold freshness on the palate, laden with spicy red and blue fruit preserves, finishing long and perfumed."

Producer: Outpost

Country: United States

Region: California

Subregion: Napa Valley

Varietal: Zinfandel

Vintage: 2017

Size: 750ml

Code: V01202-1-1