Outpost

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.124 ratings
8.31 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Patrick OConnor

Will be spectacular once this matures.

Will be spectacular once this matures.

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Very structured with powerful tannins and lots of dark fruit. Got about a 90 minute decant and could use more. There’s no rush on this but if the 13 tannins are never going to soften then it might be best to get to these while the fruit is still in abundance.

Very structured with powerful tannins and lots of dark fruit. Got about a 90 minute decant and could use more. There’s no rush on this but if the 13 tannins are never going to soften then it might be best to get to these while the fruit is still in abundance.

Aug 8th, 2021
John Wright

Really good

Really good

Mar 25th, 2017
Michael Walsh

So young. So much potential.

So young. So much potential.

Feb 21st, 2017
Edmond Bordelon

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown creates another amazing wine from the high Howell Mountain fruit from Outpost. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and opulent in style. Deep flavors of black currant, and light flavors of chocolate and vanilla. Velvet texture and great finish. Unfortunately, I just heard it was sold out. 😶

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown creates another amazing wine from the high Howell Mountain fruit from Outpost. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and opulent in style. Deep flavors of black currant, and light flavors of chocolate and vanilla. Velvet texture and great finish. Unfortunately, I just heard it was sold out. 😶

Nov 20th, 2016
Grant Everett

Needs time

Needs time

Apr 17th, 2016
Meg
9.3

Tonight I opened an amazing but admittedly "too young" cab, drank some while decanting, and an hour later poured some more. There was a noticeable difference...in a good way. They say, like wine, we get better with age - and in this case the aging process via oxidation/decanting did wonders. To quote my favorite line from Sideways, "I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. That is, until it peaks". Here's to never peaking. #needtobreathe

Tonight I opened an amazing but admittedly "too young" cab, drank some while decanting, and an hour later poured some more. There was a noticeable difference...in a good way. They say, like wine, we get better with age - and in this case the aging process via oxidation/decanting did wonders. To quote my favorite line from Sideways, "I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. That is, until it peaks". Here's to never peaking. #needtobreathe

Mar 12th, 2016
Patrick McNeil

Very good. 2011

Very good. 2011

Nov 4th, 2015
Greg Bennett

Gem of a howell mountain cab. Loved our visit to Outpost and the discovery of their wine and business. Thank you Brent for the tour!

Gem of a howell mountain cab. Loved our visit to Outpost and the discovery of their wine and business. Thank you Brent for the tour!

Nov 2nd, 2015
Matt Saunders

Drinking very nice right out of the gate. I usually lay napa cabs down for 10 years plus. Love Howell Mountain fruit.

Drinking very nice right out of the gate. I usually lay napa cabs down for 10 years plus. Love Howell Mountain fruit.

Nov 1st, 2015