Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Screaming Eagle |
Label Name: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.8% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 100; James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98. Highly scored by Decanter and other critics; classified among Napa's top cult Cabernets
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with violets, graphite, cedar, tobacco and sweet spice. Silky, refined tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, miso-glazed aubergine with sesame, hearty Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations with extended maceration; aged ~18–22 months in French oak (approx. 60–70% new). Minimal filtration; modern cellar techniques for precision.
Vineyard Info
Screaming Eagle (founded 1986, Oakville AVA) is a cult Napa producer with tiny annual production (~400–700 cases). Originally created by Jean Phillips; now owned by Stan Kroenke; noted for highly allocated, collectible Cabernets.