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.