Outpost Howell Mountain "True Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2023
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Ce cabernet sauvignon est entièrement issu de notre vignoble True Vineyard situé à 550 mètres d'altitude (1800 pieds). Les vins ne sont ni collés ni filtrés, ce qui permet d'exprimer pleinement le potentiel des millésimes.
Le millésime
The 2023 vintage in Napa Valley, and particularly at Howell Mountain, proved exceptional. Abundant winter rains replenished water reserves, while a cool spring prolonged budbreak and promoted vigorous vines. Despite slow veraison across the valley, the elevation of Outpost and True Vineyard—above the fog line—allowed for even and consistent ripening. The absence of major weather events provided excellent control over harvest dates, resulting in generally average to high yields and remarkable fruit quality. The vintage is distinguished by intense color, high concentration, a beautiful balance of sugars and acidity, and very polished tannins.
Notes de Dégustation
"Lifted and perfumed aromas of mulberries, black olives, crushed stones, black currants and coffee beans. The palate is full-bodied with mouthwatering tannins and a rounded texture, giving a balanced, minerally finish that lingers. Refined and made with precision and focus. Drink or hold." JamesSuckling.com, Ryan Montgomery, 98 Points
"Offering impressive complexity on the nose, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon True Vineyard seamlessly marries floral, piney notes with blueberries and cherries, underscored by dark chocolate and earth. Full-bodied, creamy and lush, this starts off almost like one of winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown's sexy valley-floor offerings, but then the texture and tannins slowly build in intensity, showing tremendous longevity and a layered weave on the lingerie finish. Robertparker.com, Joe Czerwinski, 98-100 PointsInformations Techniques
Cépage : 100 % cabernet sauvignon
Elevage : 18 mois dont 85 % en barriques neuves de chêne français
Production : 633 caisses
Œnologue : Thomas Rivers Brown
