Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I always express my honest thoughts...sometimes to a fault. Perhaps, I’m about to walk that line here but, really believe in honest expressions. Especially, with wine. In full disclosure, I was a little disappointed in our visit to Outpost. I loved our host Sara. However, some of the wines tasted seemed as if they had seen too much air. Either from being opened to long, not properly vacuumed or should have used a Corvain in the original/previous pouring’s to keep them fresh(er).

The nose reveals jammy fruits of, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers.

The body is medium full, round with beautiful fruits. It’s juicy but, a little watery & flabby. I believe from too much air. Blueberries, spiced & baked; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, dry pouched cranberries and plums. Steeped fruit teas, black & white pepper, limestone minerals, crushed rocks, prune of glass edge with dark withering flowers & violets. The acidity is like a rainfall. The finish is polished, lean, watery, ripe but, well polished.

Photos of, their Zinfandel vineyard as viewed from the deck of their tasting room, private dining & tasting room, center of their wall cabinet in their private tasting room and their sloping hillside vines towards the backend of their property. — 7 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

An honest well balanced textbook RRV chard. Fruity but sophisticated, avoiding too much oak or anything. Went great with a scallop pasta with lemon, garlic, and greens. Even better when remembering a late '90's visit to the winery and sipping this on the back deck. — 9 years ago

Melissa Kessell

9.1

June 2016 on Christine's deck - great wine for summer sipping:) — 10 years ago

with Christine

David Brown

9.0

We can see this winery from our deck and adore their pinots. — 10 years ago

Whitney H

9.5

Deep and dark powerhouse. Well suited to a coq au vin, fireside... Not so much a Seattle summer roof deck... — 11 years ago

Darrell Lenkner

9.2

Excellent nose, one that I could identify most of the berries, which is unusual for me. A smooth finish, and a Pinot to enjoy with friends whilst sitting on the deck. — 11 years ago

Jodi Attwood

9.6

Had this on the deck with cheese and pate and bread and it was wonderful — 7 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.0

More of a Rose- but then it's getting darker sooner so hard to say. Creamy strawberries. Moved off the stoop and onto the deck, and added more neighbors. — 8 years ago

with Amy and Dave

Kim Stanbro

9.0

This is the new February in Baltimore. Red wine on the roof deck in 65 degrees. Neighbors helped us kill the magnum. Who really cares if the wine was great? Our life is. — 9 years ago

with Amy and Dave

Rachael Klensch

9.0

Smooth finish, very dry, great for summer evenings on the back deck. Great price for region, will buy again! [South Kingstown RI locally available: Wakefield Liquors, $20] — 10 years ago

Jeff Wheatley

9.0

Fun wine to drink out on the deck. Good with Happy Hour. — 10 years ago

Darrin Grove

9.1

Awesome Sauv Blanc. Clean and crisp, hint of apricot. Perfect for a summer day on the deck. — 11 years ago

Mike Bussey

9.3

Sitting on the deck with friends in Scottsdale - sun going down and 23c... And what a wine ! — 11 years ago

Rufus King

8.9

Nicely balanced red blend with BBQ at the Back deck Boston — 7 years ago

Dawn E.

8.9

Crisp refreshing..strawberries..minerals..
Raspberry..delightful..it is single digits tonight in Iowa...I am reminiscing of a warm summer night..and sitting on the deck! — 8 years ago

Ibrahim Shahin

9.2

Loved having this smooth Shiraz whilst on the deck with friends — 9 years ago

Chuck Lewis

9.0

Lots of life left in this beauty. Had it with filet out on the deck tonight. — 9 years ago

Chris Wurth

9.0

Very nice sweeter wine. It tastes great in the summertime or on the deck in the evening. Will buy again. — 10 years ago

Brian Caprari

9.0

Lovely wine to have on the deck on a nice night. — 10 years ago

Maggie

9.1

a delight! and a steal. tacos on the deck before a round of April showers. — 11 years ago