Screaming Eagle Second Flight 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Screaming Eagle
Label Name:
 
Second Flight
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 94 pts

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets and lavender over black cherry, plum and cassis, with graphite, olive and savory herb lift; medium–full body, very fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi/short ribs), char siu; aged hard cheeses (Manchego, aged cheddar).

Production Method
Estate Merlot-led blend fermented in small lots and matured in French oak (new and used) for roughly 16–20 months before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Screaming Eagle (founded by Jean Phillips) is a cult Oakville producer now owned by Stan Kroenke. The second wine—originally 'Second Flight'—was introduced in 2006 and later named 'The Flight'.