Outpost Howell Mountain Grenache 2017

Rare release from Outpost and superstar winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. 91 Points Robert Parker: "The Outpost 2017 Grenache is made from 100% Alban clone 2 Grenache and spent 14 months in neutral oak. It reveals a pale to medium garnet-purple color with fantastically intense raspberry tart, Morello cherries and redcurrant jelly scents plus underlying wafts of roses, tilled soil and Ceylon tea. Full-bodied and firmly structured, with bags of bright, crunchy red berry flavors, it has a plush texture and a lively backbone, finishing long and perfumed. 342 cases were made." 91 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lots of white pepper, candied orange, red plums, and meaty, spicy notes emerge from the 2017 Grenache. It’s a classic expression of Outpost Grenache, playing in the savory, medium-bodied, elegant end of the spectrum. It can be drunk today or cellared for 10-12 years."

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