Jay Kline

9.9

In an evening of pleasant surprises, this may have been the biggest of them all. Perhaps it shouldn’t have been, but looking at the lineup of legends, can one blame me? Screaming Eagle is one of those wines you read about but rarely see, let alone get an opportunity to drink. An expensive, cult Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville? Hardly original these days (though it could be argued that Screaming Eagle was the OG for the “category”). But, this was not some anonymous OTT Napa Cab. This was a brilliant, impeccably balanced, varietally correct expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville and perhaps, one of the best I’ve ever had.

The 1997 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing (still) and utterly brilliant with perfectly wisened black currants, brambles, dried leaf, tobacco, Poblano pepper, purple flowers, salmiakki, a lovely mix of cool and warm spices and organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, silky and punctuated with pleasant minerals. Looking at the label and seeing 13.8% ABV brings a smile to my face. This wine has remarkable confidence. To say I’m impressed would be a gross understatement. I’m smitten. Drink now with some air and enjoy through 2047+. — 3 days ago

Lauren Young

9.1

Delicious — 8 months ago

Eric Zimmerman

9.6

drinks above price point former screaming eagle vintner — 2 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

Lychee, balanced. Good acidity. For those who like the new Zealand tropical fruit notes in their Savignon Blanc's — 3 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.2

Punches well above its weight…red fruit aromatics and palate with density and heft that makes this feel like a Friday night wine — 4 years ago

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9.2

A supple and pure Chardonnay with delicate fruit reminiscent of sweet nectarine, fig and citrus. Wild yeast, barrel fermentation and time on lees have imbued the wine with additional layers of texture and savory, oatmeal-like flavors, but the winemaking does not dominate the fruit. The creamy midpalate is given definition on the lengthy finish by a racy line of citrus-like acidity. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, November 2020) — 6 years ago

Edward Nelson

9.2

Great vineyard for this wine. Better than others I have had. Soft, round, and fruity. Random Tuesday watching Brewers put Cuba back into second place. — 3 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

1.5 hour decant(little fine sediment). A striking dark magenta color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark berries, sandalwood, herbaceous, smoked meat, potting soil. Taste: silky, layered, balanced wine with dark plum/cherry, dried herbs, spice, and a cedar/mocha java lingering long finish. YUM!! — 5 months ago

with Brenda

Jay Conway

9.1

Had with lunch in Quebec City. 2016 was wonderful and still bright red. — 10 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

The quality of these many and varied Henschke cuvées never ceases to amaze. Just brief notes - not as much spice as Mount Edelstone and Hill of Grace. This is from the Barossa and provides a point of difference to their big guns in the Eden Valley. A more full bodied palate showing black and blue fruits and liquorice - not so much the sage and black pepper that shows on their Eden Valley reds. — 2 years ago

Brandon T

9.5

Really nice chard. Complex and interesting now but could improve with a couple more years of age. — 4 years ago

Parker Campanella

9.2

Fruity and spicy — 6 years ago

Space

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Выпито в тот же день у Николаса дома. Фантастическое мерло 2015 года . Шедевр. — 3 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

tangy and brash. Apple and wet cut grass. Zingy. A bit one note — 4 months ago

with Matt and Paul

Dave Chambers

8.9

Cracked open this Alfredo Nugan Shiraz to go with Veal Chop and frites — 6 months ago

with Heather

Andrea Watt

9.1

Light and fresh with citrus and kiwi over honeysuckle and cheese. — a year ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

The best Ferren Silver Eagle Pinot I have had so far. In a perfect spot. — 3 years ago

Adi Radhakrishnan

9.5

Great dessert wine — 4 years ago

Jean Kim

9.4

Silky tannins, fresh raspberry and tart cherry, earthy mushroom, moss, wet soil, dried rose petals. DELICIOUS. Keeps the palate intrigued - I keep picking up the glass to see what I’ll taste next. A wonderful collab between Raj Parr and Screaming Eagle. — 6 years ago

with Mark

Maggie J

8.9

Very good! Dark fruit- plum and cherry w/ smoke and tar(?) — 6 years ago