Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Screaming Eagle |
Label Name: | Second Flight |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 94 pts
Tasting Note
Perfumed violets and lavender over black cherry, plum and cassis, with graphite, olive and savory herb lift; medium–full body, very fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi/short ribs), char siu; aged hard cheeses (Manchego, aged cheddar).
Production Method
Estate Merlot-led blend fermented in small lots and matured in French oak (new and used) for roughly 16–20 months before blending and bottling.
Vineyard Info
Screaming Eagle (founded by Jean Phillips) is a cult Oakville producer now owned by Stan Kroenke. The second wine—originally 'Second Flight'—was introduced in 2006 and later named 'The Flight'.