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
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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