Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning Napa Valley wine, awarded 100 points by critics, and praised for its purity, elegance, and depth. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with vibrant aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherries, red and black currants, alongside hints of licorice, candied violets, cedar, clove oil, and a touch of sea spray. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet powerful, with a finely textured structure, taut backbone, and exquisitely balanced acidity. The wine delivers intense layers of black and red fruits, mineral notes, and floral nuances, finishing with extraordinary length and complexity. This vintage is considered one of the most refined and age-worthy expressions of Screaming Eagle, combining concentration with remarkable finesse.
About Winery
Screaming Eagle is a cult winery in Napa Valley’s Oakville AVA, founded in 1986 by real estate agent Jean Phillips, who initially sold grapes before deciding to produce her own wine. Encouraged by Robert Mondavi, she hired winemaker Heidi Barrett, and in 1992 released the first vintage of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, which immediately gained critical acclaim and near-mythical status due to its tiny production (only about 600–700 cases per year) and exceptional quality
