Outpost Wines on Howell Mountain Napa Valley

Outpost Wines is located on Howell Mountain at 2200 feet, high above the Napa Valley. Those of you that have had the opportunity to taste and enjoy wines produced from this area know that some of best Cabernet grapes in the world are grown and harvested there due to unique soil and weather conditions. Outpost wines are produced from 42 acres of estate grapes and a quote from Kathy (Owner with her Husband) says it best: "The wine is produced in the Vineyard"! The setting and view from their property is nothing short of spectacular. Our tour and tasting was "down home", intimate, totally relaxing and enjoyable. Their winemaker is Thomas Rivers Brown and his talent is displayed in the results; wines of exceptional quality, character and subtle balance, exhibiting bright berries, caramel, tobacco (ok, that's an inadequate attempt) that words cannot adequately express. We have enjoyed many wines from Napa and this is quite simply amongst the very best.
Here is a small excerpt from their website that was insightful: "Under Thomas' expert guidance, Outpost grapes are harvested late in the season - by hand, at dawn - to preserve the full intensity and distinctive spicy character of the mountain fruit. The grapes are processed with as little manipulation as possible. Grapes from each block within the vineyard are fermented separately so that our winemaking team can be very selective about the lots that comprise the final blend. Wines are neither fined nor filtered allowing for the full expression of the vintages' potential". You really should have a further look at www.outpostwines.com There are many interesting facts about their history and commitment to organic vineyard management and sustainability that we are sure you will appreciate. This is RJ Kirk @ Cafe 1853, Cheers!