Ratings & Tasting Notes:
100 points James Suckling
Review Date: 07/2019
This shows a very compact palate with superb complexity and precision with aromas and flavors ranging from blackberries and black truffles to black tea and wet earth. It’s full-bodied and finely grained with a light, woody complexity underneath it all. Extremely long and persistent on the palate.
100 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 10/2014
The perfect 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle is composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Made in the classic, iconic Screaming Eagle style that the original proprietress, Jean Philipps, first showcased in the early 1990s, before the winery was sold to Stan Kroenke, the inky/purple-colored, seamless 2012 possesses an extraordinary set of aromatics consisting of pure blackcurrant liqueur, licorice, acacia flowers, graphite and a subtle hint of new oak. Full-bodied, opulent and voluptuous, this profound wine is as prodigious as I thought it would be last year when tasted from barrel. (RP)
100 points Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 12/2017
Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years.
Cult Wines International Notes:
Screaming Eagle: King of the Napa Cult Wines
Screaming Eagle is a renowned Napa Valley winery, synonymous with producing some of the most sought-after and expensive Cabernet Sauvignons in the world. Founded in 1986 by Jean Philips alongside famed winemaker Heidi Barrett, the estate quickly gained acclaim for its exceptional wines, crafted from a small vineyard in Oakville. Screaming Eagle’s philosophy centers on meticulous attention to detail, from sustainable vineyard practices to gentle winemaking techniques. This dedication, combined with their unique terroir, results in wines of extraordinary complexity, power, and longevity. The winery’s consistent production of world-class wines has solidified its place as number 1 among Napa Valley’s elite, commanding unbelievably high prices and attracting the attention of discerning collectors worldwide.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on it’s side in a climate controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Outstanding condition.
