Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Screaming Eagle
Label Name:
 
Second Flight
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 61%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97; Vinous 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95. Produced in Note: wine was formerly labelled 'Second Flight' and rebranded 'The Flight' with the 2015 vintage

Tasting Note
Perfumed dark-fruit core of black cherry, blackberry and plum with lavender, violets, graphite and mocha. Medium–full body, very fine-grained firm tannins, bright freshness and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Gouda, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), spicy Sichuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations with extended maceration; aged ~18–24 months in French oak (high % new); minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Screaming Eagle (Oakville, Napa) is a cult winery founded by Jean Phillips; now owned by Stan Kroenke. Extremely low production; The Flight (formerly Second Flight) is a Merlot‑dominant second label produced in ~500–800 cases per vintage.