2006 Outpost Howell Mountain Zinfandel Napa Valley
| Release Date | October 2008 |
| Appellation | Howell Mountain elev. 2200 feet above the Napa Valley floor |
| Winemaker | Thomas Rivers Brown |
| Varietal composition | 100% Zinfandel, all from our estate |
| Production | 1,000 cases |
| Alcohol | 16.2% |
| Cooperage | 100% French oak barrels 1/3 new, 1/3 1 year-old, 1/3 2 year-old |
Winemakers Notes
The 2006 provides another consistent example of why Howell Mountain Zinfandel attracts such a devoted following. All the components were so good early that we blended it after only a year in barrel. The old vines once again add the aromatics and acid spine while the younger vines provide mid-palette weight and richness.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Tasting Notes
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"A classic mountain Zinfandel revealing plenty of minerality, spice, herb, and pepper notes along with copious quantities of black raspberry and kirsch fruit. Full-bodied and with admirable grip and focus, and no hard edges."
