| Brand | Screaming Eagle |
| Appellation | Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California, USA |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | 18 to 20 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 76% to 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% to 18% Merlot, and 4% to 5% Cabernet Franc |
Product details
Aroma (Nose): Strikingly regal and aromatic. It exhibits captivating top notes of crème de cassis, ripe plum, and wild blackberries, tightly woven with complex floral hints of lilac, acacia flowers, and violet. Deep undertones of graphite, cedar, and subtle background oak anchor the fruit.
Palate (Taste): Medium-to-full-bodied with an unusually bright, tightly wound, and "vertical" structure. It breaks away from hyper-extracted styles, favoring an old-school, savory personality bursting with tart currants, black tea, tobacco, and licorice. A delicate tile and stone-like minerality runs directly through the core flavor line.
Texture & Tannins: Remarkably seamless and velvety. The tannins are creamy and svelte, supplying a racy, fine-tuned architecture that gracefully balances the fruit intensity without feeling heavy.
Finish: Extremely long, poised, and polished. It fades slowly with echoing notes of savory herbs, graphite, and warming spices.
