Beschreibung:

SCREAMING EAGLE Screaming Eagle is one of Napa Valley's smallest wineries. The wine made from one acre of vines, just below Dalla Valle, in a small stone winery in Oakville has captured the hearts and attention of wine collectors across the globe. Available only through the mailing list, the elusive, yet legendary Screaming Eagle reaches extraordinary prices because of its cult following. The vines are Cabernet Sauvignon primarily, but Merlot and Cabernet Franc are blended in small amounts. During her tenure, winemaker Heidi Barrett used small half-ton fermenters, and plenty of punching down with no fining or filtration to make a concentrated yet pure version of the fruit. The wine is aged in sixty-five new French oak barrels in a small cave for almost two years. Screaming Eagle 2006 Napa Valley Missing individual wrappers In original wooden case Tasting Note: The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning. A wine that is beginning to shed its tannin, the 2006 stands out for its vibrancy and energy. All of the classic Screaming Eagle notes are in the glass, but with a little more edge and cut than in most vintages. Sweet red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and spice box are alive in the glass. Over time, hints of sage, mint rosemary and pencil shavings add complexity. The 2006 is a decidedly cool-weather wine with less opulence than either the 2007 or 2009, but it is absolutely singing today. It is impossible to miss the 2006’s utterly breathtaking beauty. 98 RP 2 bottles per lot