2007 Outpost Howell Mountain Zinfandel Napa Valley
| Release Date | October 2009 (planned) |
| Appellation | Howell Mountain elev. 2200 feet above the Napa Valley floor |
| Winemaker | Thomas Rivers Brown |
| Varietal composition | 100% Zinfandel, all from our estate |
| Production | 1,200 cases |
| Alcohol | 15.9% |
| Cooperage | 100% French oak barrels 1/3 new, 1/3 1 year-old, 1/3 2 year-old |
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
“Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose offers red and darker berries lifted by ginger, flowers and pepper. Juicy and intense; a real essence of zinfandel fruit, with superb clarity and spicy lift top the crushed berry flavors. This really coats the mouth without leaving any impression of weight. The very long, juicy bright finish features a fine dusting of tannins and resounding fruit…This sample was enough to restore my faith in Zinfandel.” --92-94 pts.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Tasting Notes
90-92
“The elegant Burgundian-like 2007 Zinfandel reveals fragrant floral, red and black fruit, and a spice-scented bouquet. More fruit-driven than the 2006, it’s full bodied, finessed style suggest it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years.”
