Screaming Eagle 2012 1.5L OWC

Screaming Eagle 2012 1.5L OWC is a rare large-format Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from one of California’s most tightly allocated estates. The magnum and original wood case format make it especially relevant to collectors seeking a cellar or auction-grade presentation.

From the Producer

Screaming Eagle traces back to 1986, when former real estate agent Jean Phillips bought a 57-acre Oakville vineyard and kept just one acre — about 80 vines — of Cabernet Sauvignon for herself after selling most of the fruit to other Napa wineries. On the advice of Robert Mondavi Winery staff, she hired consultant Richard Peterson and, through him, met his daughter Heidi Peterson Barrett, who became Screaming Eagle's first winemaker. The 1992 vintage, released in 1995, drew a 99-point score from critic Robert Parker and turned the tiny production into one of Napa's most sought-after cult wines. The vineyard was replanted in 1995 to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the estate remains in the Oakville AVA, producing only around 600 to 700 cases a year. Jean Phillips sold the estate to Stan Kroenke and Charles Banks in 2006; Banks departed in 2009, leaving Kroenke as sole proprietor.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Blackcurrant liqueur, blackberry, licorice, violets, mocha and cedar.
• Palate: Concentrated and seamless, with plush dark fruit, polished tannin, Oakville depth and a reported blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
• Finish: Very long and refined, with cassis, spice and integrated oak.

Best For

Napa collectors, investment-grade cellars, milestone dinners and premium gifting where format and provenance are major parts of the purchase.

Why Solera Hong Kong

Solera is the Hong Kong destination for Screaming Eagle, with Sheung Wan pickup and local delivery for collectors seeking large-format, auction-grade Napa Cabernet.

Producer background sourced from: Wikipedia — Screaming Eagle Winery and Vineyards

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