Charlie Frago

9.0

Overall nice red blend. Well balanced, moderate fruit. Enjoyed — 4 months ago

Cathy Levy

9.3

Lovely, deep, rich Syrah. Plums, Raisins and blackberries. — 4 months ago

Thomas

8.9

This is a nicely tasty red wine with steak. Smooth drinking. — 5 months ago

Andrew Eddy

9.3

Superb. New Year’s Eve 2025.  — 5 months ago

with Lisa

Rob Brobst III

9.9

One of the greats!!! @Paul T HB @Shay A @John Van Trijp — 6 months ago

Mary Perrotta

9.2

Smooth with a little bite but not too much that it’s overwhelming. — 7 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.7

Exceptionally vibrant 18 years later.

My favorite zinfandel on the planet. — 10 months ago

Michael Ochsner

9.2

Warm can, got it all. Boom. $20 btg wg — 8 years ago

Oscar Bonilla

9.3

Dark purple in color with notes of dark spices, licorice and blackberry. Well integrated tannins and will definitely benefit from ageing. — 9 years ago

Janet Eileen

9.3

Full of body and flavor for the price. Great Friday night steak wine! — 11 years ago

Kelly Keene

9.5

Very bold, strong, long finish, good. NOT as good after opened for awhile — 12 years ago

Scott Rapacki

9.3

Happy Valentine’s Day!! — 4 months ago

with Adrienne

Norman

8.9

I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 4 months ago

Doug Adams

9.3

2018. Decanted for about an hour and improved with more time. — 5 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

Big. Bold. More acid than fruit. Will go the distance. — 6 months ago

Julia Indik

9.2

From the start comes pears, fig, dates. Pick up of acid then carries cocoa, apple, vanilla, and a layer of smoke. Next up come smooth tannins. Elegant balance from start to finish. — 7 months ago

with Robert

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.4

So full bodied and rich, we paired it with crisped caramel chocolate blocks - yum! — 10 months ago

Michael Seely

9.0

Quite drinkable — 8 years ago

with Joe

Michael Meyer

9.4

Cut me some of that filet! — 9 years ago

Mike Davila

9.2

Better than I hoped for, would have been fun to taste blind. Drinking great, but ready to drink. — 10 years ago

Leith Shenstone

9.4

If you want some luxurious fruit to match your steak, once and a while, a fun break from quaffable! — 11 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

My favorite zin producer! — 4 months ago

with Jason and Eli

Brian S

9.1

This wine was an absolute beast, it's more like 16.5 abv but was still in control you could taste fruit, had deeper notes but balanced. Not my style but a glass will make me happy. — 5 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

A little jammy - needs air and time — 5 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.3

Dark fruit, iodine, red candy and espresso. — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Outpost – Zinfandel – 2023
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A powerhouse Zinfandel from the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain. At 16.1% ABV, this wine blurs the line between classic Zin and fortified intensity, bold, muscular, and unapologetically impactful. Rare to find Zinfandel from Howell Mountain, and it shows the terroir’s distinctive stamp.

Aromas & Flavors
Jammy blackberry, black plum, and spiced cherry compote, layered with peppercorn, tobacco leaf, and cocoa nibs. Notes of fig and raisin round out the darker, concentrated fruit profile.

Mouthfeel
Full-throttle and mouth-coating. Explosive fruit upfront followed by fiery spice and dense tannins. Despite its muscle, the wine pulls through with a surprisingly hearty and lasting finish.

Food Pairings
Best with equally bold cuisine: barbecue brisket, lamb shanks, wild boar stew, or intensely spiced dishes. Could also shine next to aged blue cheese.

Verdict
A monster Zin, unapologetic, high-octane, and unforgettable. Not for the faint of heart, but for those who embrace big wines, it delivers a rare and compelling experience.

Did You Know?
Howell Mountain’s volcanic soils and high elevation are usually Cabernet Sauvignon country. Outpost’s decision to plant Zinfandel here makes this bottling one of Napa’s rare mountain Zins, combining Zin’s natural exuberance with Howell’s signature intensity. — 7 months ago

Sheryl Dhuey

9.0

Nice taste, nice price! — 5 years ago

Patrick

8.9

Blueberry — 8 years ago

Monte McCullough

8.9

Flavors of vanilla, hint of balsamic, oak, blueberry — 10 years ago

KGPeace

9.0

A wine easily shared with someone that doesn't require a label. — 11 years ago