TN 2004 Outpost Howell Mountain Zin

WINE TALK
1

I opened this big boy about ten minutes ago. Large scaled, brambly fruit with some slight heat on the finish, that I am certain will blow off in time. Real nice fruit and complexity with long finish. TRB rides again.
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2

Have had the '05 and '06, but not the '04. Sounds pretty much right on the money though for TRB’s style of zin.

3

I like that wine quite a bit. A little better than the '03, but not as much as the '02 or '05. The '99 is still the benchmark for me, although I never had it young. I find they need at least 5 years and closer to 10 to show best.

4

Damn, I have to wait that long!! [cray.gif] I just stored my first Outpost Zins, the 2006.

5

These are larger than the average bear zins, but as a 2004, I think it is ready or very nearly ready now. By the way as suspected, the alcohol heat blew off, but the alcohol blew me off. [bye2.gif] [suicide.gif]

6

I haven’t actually busted into my 2004’s yet for reasons unknown. I may have to hit one tomorrow night.

7

I’ve got a magnum of the '05 in my cellar. At least 10 for it? Nice to see so many familiar faces here. [cheers.gif]

8

Randy - I am no longer with the Post but the 06 is pretty accessible young. Decant for about 2 hours then enjoy. The 05 is probably the most accessible.

The 04 needs some time. Probably another 2 years. I agree with Ben. The 99 had, early last year was rockin good! The 02 is phenomenal.

The 03 is big rich ripe monster that is drinking extremely well right now.

9

Nice. I almost grabbed an 06 of this tonight at WineX but thought better of it for $45. I do like their zins though.

10

Cris - $45 is the mailing list price. It is a tasty drink of wine. Although my threshold has dropped for $45 Zins since I don’t work there anymore…

11

I thought that was it but yeah I’m buying way too many wines right now at that threshold. I might get week and get a bottle this weekend.

12

The '06 Outpost is the best '06 Zin I’ve had–definitely a standout wine for the vintage.

13

$40 a bottle down here.

14

Cracked the 04 tonight with some penne arrabiata with grilled chicken…actually much more forward that I remember as of last summer. This was rich, brambly, white pepper, vanilla, milk chocolate…very tasty…I enjoyed it very much.