Tasted 29 March 2026
Napa Valley · Howell Mountain
A one-note dollop of red/black fruit, with a static delivery that moves across the palate with predictable flavor expansion. Lacks personality and a distinct focus. Finishes flaccid and without desired tension. Drink it…
Four years ago this wine was strutting it's stuff in all sorts of interesting ways, most notably of course in the full-of-flavor department. This go-around I have to say I feel as though this is a…
Still a huge monster that spits grit and sediment just as much as it thrusts out a concentrated core of blackberry, black cherry, and purple plum flavors. A push-pull delivery in its current state,…
It's been three years on its side since I last stirred awake the wine that is the 2013 Outpost Immigrant. Hey, guess what?! It still doesn't want to be bothered with all of my, "let's see what's…
