Outpost 2023 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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The 2023 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Napa Valley's most exciting mountain Cabernets. Grown on the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain and crafted by renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon delivers intense blackberry, cassis, graphite, dark chocolate, and crushed stone aromas supported by firm mountain tannins and exceptional aging potential. Produced in limited quantities, it is an outstanding choice for collectors and anyone seeking a premium Napa Valley Cabernet with remarkable depth and structure.
96 Points Robert Parker: "Outpost's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts knockout aromas of ripe cherries, beautifully accented by hints of stone fruit and rosemary or lavender. It's full-bodied on the palate, supple and creamy, then silky on the finish. This is darn good stuff that's nearly approachable now but built to last at least 20 years."
95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Darker currants, dark chocolate, smoked tobacco, and crushed stone intermixed with classic Howell Mountain herbal nuances all shine in the Outpost 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 20 months in French oak, it's medium to full-bodied and has a pure, layered, concentrated mouthfeel with beautiful tannins, the freshness and focus of the vintage, and a great finish. This beauty will drink well for 20-25 years. Drink 2025-2050."
About the winery:  Outpost has become one of Howell Mountain's benchmark producers, consistently crafting powerful yet balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. Under Thomas Rivers Brown, the winery has earned acclaim for wines that combine mountain intensity with elegance and ageworthiness. One of the world’s great Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel growing regions, the unique terroir of the Outpost vineyards – the hard, rocky red soil, high altitude, gentle cooling breezes and sunny western exposure – produces fruit of incredible intensity and richness, with a distinctive spice you simply cannot find anywhere else. Sharing this philosophy and intrigued by the potential of the estate’s magnificent vineyards, winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown has crafted the wines from the beginning.
Food Pairings: Pairs beautifully with:
- Ribeye steak
- Dry-aged New York strip
- Lamb chops
- Beef short ribs
- Wild mushrooms
- Aged cheddar
