Outpost wines are made by Thomas Rivers Brown, a sensational winemaker. They are made up on Howell Mountain from mountain fruit and are very intense yet also generous. This one is of course young, but delicious. Consumed over two days, it was just as good on either day if different. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, graphite, blueberries and slight spice. On the palate, this is concentrated and intense. Firm tannins. Cassis and blueberry fruit with some spice. Really delicious. On Day 2, some leather notes emerge. It will take some hearty meat dishes to stand up to it at this point. This should, however, easily last another two decades if you want a Cab that ages.
Grade:
A
Score:
96
Vintage:
2014
