2012 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle, Oakville, California, USA
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| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appelation | Oakville |
| Producer | Screaming Eagle |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| ABV | 14.8% |
100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (October 2014)
The perfect 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle is composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Made in the classic, iconic Screaming Eagle style that the original proprietress, Jean Philipps, first showcased in the early 1990s, before the winery was sold to Stan Kroenke, the inky/purple-colored, seamless 2012 possesses an extraordinary set of aromatics consisting of pure blackcurrant liqueur, licorice, acacia flowers, graphite and a subtle hint of new oak. Full-bodied, opulent and voluptuous, this profound wine is as prodigious as I thought it would be last year when tasted from barrel. It should age effortlessly for 20 or more years.
(95-97) Antonio Galloni, Vinous (December 2014)
The 2012 Screaming Eagle is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Ripe, flamboyant and opulent to the core, the 2012 races across the palate with stunning depth and pure texture. The flavors are dark, bold and expressive. This is one of the darker, more powerful 2012s readers will come across. Because of the long, temperate growing season, winemaker Nic Gislason opted to wait until mid-October to harvest, very late by the estate's historical standards. Estate Manager Armand de Maigret told me the 2012 reminds him of the 2007. I don't quite see that parallel, but it will be interesting to taste both vintages from bottle in a few years to find out.
100 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (December 2017)
Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years.
| Vintage | Format | Packaging | Stock | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1x150cl | 6 cases | £8,000.00 | In Bond | View |