Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Screaming Eagle |
Label Name: | Second Flight |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 22%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 96; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Decanter 94
Tasting Note
Concentrated black and blue fruits (spiced blueberry, black cherry, preserved plum) with baker’s chocolate, lavender, mint and savory underbrush. Full-bodied, layered, firm grainy tannins and an epic, spicy, floral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu, braised Sichuan beef, grilled wagyu.
Production Method
Estate fruit fermented in small tanks, matured ~20–22 months in new French oak barrels; parcels blended to a Bordeaux-style second-label.
Vineyard Info
Cult Oakville estate founded by Jean Phillips; flagship Screaming Eagle is a famed Napa cult winery. Second Flight is the second-label from younger vines; the estate is now owned by Stan Kroenke.