2006 Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain
Zinfandel
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Outpost Cellars Zinfandel Howell Mountain) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138, (See more on Vinous...)
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(Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain) #2; VaynerPAZZZ; COLOR-dark; NOSE-loaded w/ gorgeous black pepper; nice leather & venison, but these are all overshadowed by the nice dark fruits (blackberries, cassis, blueberries); TASTE-the Oak Monster ruined this wine; this wine had all the makings of a top notch Zin, but ruined it w/ the oak; some pepper and shredded dark chocolate initially, but then massive amounts of wood that hides the character; a massive missed opportunity IMO; ST-91/92; GV-83
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Zinfandel Tasting - Blind, Episode #583, 11/24/2008, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 83 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeRed
- ProducerOutpost
- VarietyZinfandel
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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8/8/2021 - Hoddick Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice wine with fruit still present at a good level. Long finish.
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11/28/2015 - skinut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great with a somewhat greasy meat lover's pizza. Just enough briar and tannins to cut the grease on the palate. Nice balance and a hint of sweetness (more ripeness). I kept waiting for the Howell Mountain pepperiness to announce its presence, but never appeared. Not a bad thing, just expecting it and a no-show. Second night it was even smoother. Not sure much would be gained with additional aging. One bottle left and I expect I will consume it by summer of '16. Who says Zins can't age? This is proof it held up beautifully for 9 year with no degradation I can tell.
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9/20/2015 - mouton45 wrote: 91 Points
Delicious pairing with beef stroganoff. Spices and herbs on the nose, raspberries on the palate. Not over-the-top. Looking forward to my last three bottles over the next couple of years. No reason to hurry to drink up
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9/12/2015 - VinoDiver Likes this wine: 92 Points
Crystal Lake - Fall 2015 (CL): 3+ hours of air and drinking wonderfully. Showing no signs of slowing down.
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9/2/2015 - Ed B wrote: 91 Points
PnP at a dinner party. No detailed notes. Excellent. Well received.
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