2018 Outpost Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

品飲筆記：深沉的黑果香氣先行，黑莓、黑櫻桃與烘烤藍莓交織，隨後奔放出暖香料與微妙木質調。口感飽滿，單寧綿密而有支撐力，酸度足以帶動整體結構，收結悠長。
酒莊簡介：前哨酒莊位於山坡地帶，注重低產量與分地管理，目的是讓每一批果實都能充分成熟且保有山地特質。酒款既能早飲也適合短期陳放。
釀造筆記：分小批發酵與細緻浸皮取色，下樽熟成以木桶融合香氣與質地；釀造手法強調果味純粹與口感的圓潤，而非過度干預。
葡萄園環境：來自海拔較高的山區園，排水佳、日夜溫差大，土壤成分讓果實呈現濃郁但輪廓分明的風味。田間管理以控產與精細修剪為主，帶出深度與礦物感。

Tasting note: Deeply concentrated aromas of blackberries, black cherries and baked blueberries lead into a palate framed by velvety yet firm tannins and warm baking spice. Full-bodied and richly textured, the wine shows ripe dark fruit, a solid backbone of acidity and a long, persistent finish.
Producer notes: From Outpost Wines, this bottling reflects the mountain site’s warmth and elevation; the wine is structured for short- to medium-term cellaring but also rewarding with some air now.
Winemaking notes: Crafted in focused small lots, fruit-forward extraction is balanced with measured oak ageing and careful élevage to preserve primary fruit while integrating spice and texture. The result is concentrated, layered and polished.
Vineyard notes: Fruit comes from Howell Mountain vineyards with elevated sites and well-drained soils. Soils and diurnal swings give ripe, intense flavors while retaining definition and structure—lower yields and careful canopy management emphasize concentration.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: blackberries, black cherries, baked blueberries, baking spice, concentrated, velvety tannins, full-bodied, firm acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye or bone-in steak, Roast or braised lamb, Venison or game stew, Braised short ribs, Aged cheddar or firm sheep's milk cheese, Spiced lamb curry (moderately spiced)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon ,

Winery

前哨酒莊是專注山坡地葡萄的中小型酒莊，重視分地採收與小批次釀造。園裡多採低產量、嚴格分級，釀酒時以保留果香與質地為優先，讓酒既有山地的厚實濃度，也有好握的結構感。

Outpost Wines is a boutique producer working with hillside sites in Howell Mountain. Focused on small-lot production and careful vineyard selection, the operation aims to capture the site’s concentrated fruit and mountain-driven structure. The brand is associated with precise winemaking and wines that balance ripe intensity with age-worthy frame.