Outpost Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2012

$49.99

One of California's finest Zinfandel producers - always extremely limited.94 Points Robert Parker:  "The 2012 Zinfandel is 100% Zinfandel aged 16 months in two-thirds used French oak and one-third new oak. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with peppery, meaty notes intermixed with loads of raspberry and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied with no hard edges, this beauty should drink well for 5-8 years......This is a fabulous source of terrific wines from owners Kathy and Frank Dotzler and their multi-talented winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown. Not only are the wines outstanding, but their pricing policy is among the less ego-driven in Napa Valley. That is to be applauded. The 2012s are sexy, outrageously fruity, gorgeous wines that are as sensual as you could want. For me, the two finest Grenaches being made in California come from Alban’s Edna Valley Vineyard, and Manfred and Elaine Krankl’s Sine Qua Non further south. However, I must say the Outpost Grenache from Howell Mountain (from the Alban Clone which reportedly was suitcased from cuttings at Châteauneuf du Pape’s Château Rayas) is spectacular. "

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Ratings on Delectable

Donald Patz Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

Good. Rich and sweet style Zin

Good. Rich and sweet style Zin

8.3

Justin Hart Delectable Pro

Amazingly complex zin, strong currant and prune on initial pallet, followed up by sweet and peppery tobacco. Intense tannic grip, subtle rose petal hints on the nose. Yum!

Amazingly complex zin, strong currant and prune on initial pallet, followed up by sweet and peppery tobacco. Intense tannic grip, subtle rose petal hints on the nose. Yum!

9.5

Edmond Bordelon Delectable Pro

The King of the Mountain Zinfandels! This is what we trekked up that long winding road to find! I have been on a two year Zinfandel journey, and I think that journey has reached a climax...or I have! I have known Outpost's Zinfandel before, but this vintage is a whole new experience. Deep inky stain your teeth purple color. The red rocky soil and slow mountain growth concentrating the blackberry fruit to richness. Herbs and spices on the palette and a full bodied beautiful finish. Get it while you can! Soon to be sold out. A keeper for years or ready to be enjoyed now. (I know it says 2012 on the bottle, but we were tasting the 2014)

The King of the Mountain Zinfandels! This is what we trekked up that long winding road to find! I have been on a two year Zinfandel journey, and I think that journey has reached a climax...or I have! I have known Outpost's Zinfandel before, but this vintage is a whole new experience. Deep inky stain your teeth purple color. The red rocky soil and slow mountain growth concentrating the blackberry fruit to richness. Herbs and spices on the palette and a full bodied beautiful finish. Get it while you can! Soon to be sold out. A keeper for years or ready to be enjoyed now. (I know it says 2012 on the bottle, but we were tasting the 2014)

9.6

Tom Thornton Delectable Pro

In a great spot. The mountain fruit is apparent.

In a great spot. The mountain fruit is apparent.

9.1

Jody Scharf

A mouthful of spice, tobacco, dark fruits, a tad sweet. Wowz

A mouthful of spice, tobacco, dark fruits, a tad sweet. Wowz

9.3

Robert Evans Jr

Christmas Eve Dinner Smoked Turkey, Smoked Salmon, Prime Rib, Garlic Shrimp, Muscles, Clams, Chicken Marsala,

Christmas Eve Dinner Smoked Turkey, Smoked Salmon, Prime Rib, Garlic Shrimp, Muscles, Clams, Chicken Marsala,

9.2

LM Segal Delectable Pro

Menthol and black, smoky nose. Rich pipe tobacco leaf, stony-earthy core. Soft, persistent tannins. Took an hour to come out and play. Outstanding zin, 5+ yrs to peak.

Menthol and black, smoky nose. Rich pipe tobacco leaf, stony-earthy core. Soft, persistent tannins. Took an hour to come out and play. Outstanding zin, 5+ yrs to peak.

9.2

Jody Scharf

Rich Zin. They do their zins spot on. Just opened. Nose of pepper. Lip smacking rich. Color like the night sky. Enjoy.

Rich Zin. They do their zins spot on. Just opened. Nose of pepper. Lip smacking rich. Color like the night sky. Enjoy.

9.1

John Eaton

Dig the white pepper.

Dig the white pepper.

9.0

Emp Ty

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

8.9

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