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Screaming Eagle Wines

Screaming Eagle Wines

Screaming Eagle Wines

Screaming Eagle – One of the Most Legendary, Mythical Wines in the World


If you fancy yourself a knowledgeable wine collector, then you must already know about Screaming Eagle Winery. Founded in 1986, Screaming Eagle quickly became known for wines of astounding quality, heavenly bottles of nectar that bring even the toughest critic to their knees. Their first vintage in 1992 received a score of 99 out of 100 from esteemed critic Robert Parker – a very impressive beginning for a future heavy-hitter. In 1997, they scored that final point, as their wine was deemed perfect. Since then, they have received perfect scores in 1997, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016 proving that the winery has as much longevity and consistent brilliance as their glorious produce.

Those that are unconvinced don’t stay that way for long – a single sampling of a Screaming Eagle wine tells a narrative that is impossible to doubt, eloquently combining flavors and textures to create the ultimate argument in its favor. No one that tries this wine leaves unsatisfied, and it makes an excellent crowning jewel in any collection. The awe-inspiring combination of aromas and tastes comes primarily from the grape selection Screaming Eagle Winery went with. In their current state, the vineyards are planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc – the finest grapes for the finest nectar.

Only around 500-850 cases are produced annually, which makes these wines rare and in high demand. No one gets access to the locations, as Screaming Eagle don’t produce enough to offer tourist tastings. Obtaining a bottle from them demands patience and a very flexible budget, but the reward is worth it, as the flavor of this wine stands as a testament to the incredible power of human ingenuity and passion. The wines don’t hammer their point home – they’re instead focused on playfully stimulating your tastebuds with subtle, complex flavor harmonies, and creating rich, elegant textures that leave your mind and body screaming for more.
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2013 screaming eagle California Red

The grand vin 2013 Screaming Eagle is pure perfection in a glass and has everything you could want from a wine. Possessing a Château Margaux-like perfume of crème de cassis, sandalwood, dried flowers/violets, and graphite, it’s full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ultra-pure, and incredibly elegant, all of which is very much in the style of this iconic estate. There are plenty of tannins on the finish so this will ideally be given another 3-4 years of bottle age, but it should keep for 25-30 years.Jeb Dunnuck | 100 JDBreathtaking aromas of blueberries, wet earth, black truffle, vine bark, and lavender undertones. Full-bodied, yet tight and compressed with fabulous savory and dark-fruit flavors. It lasts for minutes on the finish. The classicism in this wine is second to none. Incredible subtlety and a lovely austerity. Beauty in simplicity. Glorious to taste, yet a wine for decades ahead. 76% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, and 11% cabernet franc. 800 cases made.James Suckling | 100 JSDark cassis, graphite and rich soil tones marry in a bouquet of notable purity, introducing a polished, rich and sophisticatedly savoury wine, impressive for its complexity, completeness and elegance. Nick Gislason, one of Napa Valley's most thoughful and compelling personalities, may well be crafting the most successful wines Screaming Eagle has ever produced. Interestingly, this address is now one of the earliest to harvest in all of Oakville. Drinking Window 2018 - 2040.Decanter | 99 DECContinuing along a similar theme, the 2013 Screaming Eagle is incredibly concentrated and powerful. Today, the 2013 tastes like a concoction of liquefied rocks, crème de cassis, blackberry jam and lavender. Deep, dense and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 captivates all the senses with its majestic complexity. With time in the glass, the 2013 gets better and better, to the point I would have liked to follow it over several hours and perhaps days, which was not practical. Screaming Eagle fans will not want to miss the 2013s, although these wines will not be ready to deliver maximum pleasure for a number of years.Vinous Media | 98+ VMThe 2013 Screaming Eagle flagship wine is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. As one might expect, the purity of the cassis, which is always a hallmark of this estate and wine, is well-displayed in this beauty. Dense purple in color, it offers up some floral notes intermixed with damp earth, blackcurrant jam, blackberry and hints of licorice and incense. This reminds me somewhat of the 2010 Screaming Eagle. Full-bodied, rich, but perfectly balanced, it’s another terrific example of this iconic estate. It should drink well for 30 or more years.Robert Parker | 97+ RPPure and focused, with a tight, aromatic mix of loamy earth, graphite, lead pencil, dark berry and currant flavors. Slow to unfold, this shows a pleasing tannic grip. The gravelly berry flavors glide along on the finish. Best from 2020 through 2032. 800 cases made.Wine Spectator | 93 WS

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