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Howell Mountain Zinfandel

9.256 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.3

Good. Rich and sweet style Zin

Good. Rich and sweet style Zin

2 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2015
Justin Hart

Amazingly complex zin, strong currant and prune on initial pallet, followed up by sweet and peppery tobacco. Intense tannic grip, subtle rose petal hints on the nose. Yum!

Amazingly complex zin, strong currant and prune on initial pallet, followed up by sweet and peppery tobacco. Intense tannic grip, subtle rose petal hints on the nose. Yum!

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2016
Edmond Bordelon

The King of the Mountain Zinfandels! This is what we trekked up that long winding road to find! I have been on a two year Zinfandel journey, and I think that journey has reached a climax...or I have! I have known Outpost's Zinfandel before, but this vintage is a whole new experience. Deep inky stain your teeth purple color. The red rocky soil and slow mountain growth concentrating the blackberry fruit to richness. Herbs and spices on the palette and a full bodied beautiful finish. Get it while you can! Soon to be sold out. A keeper for years or ready to be enjoyed now. (I know it says 2012 on the bottle, but we were tasting the 2014)

The King of the Mountain Zinfandels! This is what we trekked up that long winding road to find! I have been on a two year Zinfandel journey, and I think that journey has reached a climax...or I have! I have known Outpost's Zinfandel before, but this vintage is a whole new experience. Deep inky stain your teeth purple color. The red rocky soil and slow mountain growth concentrating the blackberry fruit to richness. Herbs and spices on the palette and a full bodied beautiful finish. Get it while you can! Soon to be sold out. A keeper for years or ready to be enjoyed now. (I know it says 2012 on the bottle, but we were tasting the 2014)

1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2016
Tom Thornton

In a great spot. The mountain fruit is apparent.

In a great spot. The mountain fruit is apparent.

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2015
Jody Scharf

A mouthful of spice, tobacco, dark fruits, a tad sweet. Wowz

A mouthful of spice, tobacco, dark fruits, a tad sweet. Wowz

Mar 16th, 2018
Robert Evans Jr

Christmas Eve Dinner Smoked Turkey, Smoked Salmon, Prime Rib, Garlic Shrimp, Muscles, Clams, Chicken Marsala,

Christmas Eve Dinner Smoked Turkey, Smoked Salmon, Prime Rib, Garlic Shrimp, Muscles, Clams, Chicken Marsala,

Dec 25th, 2017
LM Segal

Menthol and black, smoky nose. Rich pipe tobacco leaf, stony-earthy core. Soft, persistent tannins. Took an hour to come out and play. Outstanding zin, 5+ yrs to peak.

Menthol and black, smoky nose. Rich pipe tobacco leaf, stony-earthy core. Soft, persistent tannins. Took an hour to come out and play. Outstanding zin, 5+ yrs to peak.

Jun 4th, 2017
Jody Scharf

Rich Zin. They do their zins spot on. Just opened. Nose of pepper. Lip smacking rich. Color like the night sky. Enjoy.

Rich Zin. They do their zins spot on. Just opened. Nose of pepper. Lip smacking rich. Color like the night sky. Enjoy.

Apr 9th, 2016
John Eaton

Dig the white pepper.

Dig the white pepper.

Dec 26th, 2015
Emp Ty
8.9

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

Nov 21st, 2015