Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020 750ml

Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 750ml

Experience the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking with the 2020 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon. This exceptional vintage captivates with its energetic and vibrant profile, offering a perfect balance of power and elegance that has surprised even the most discerning critics.

Tasting Notes

The 2020 Screaming Eagle presents fabulous aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, bark, fresh mushrooms, and violets. On the palate, it delivers dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, spice, leather, and a soft touch of oak that effortlessly fill out the layers. The full-bodied wine builds with an elegance that culminates in a finish marked by remarkable freshness and minerality that lingers for minutes. This vintage offers more energy than most Screaming Eagle releases, with all elements beautifully balanced.

Expert Recognition

This exceptional vintage has received outstanding acclaim from critics:

• James Suckling: 99 points, noting its "unique" character and recommending it's "best after 2028"

• Vinous/Antonio Galloni: 96 points, describing it as "one of the great surprises of the year"

• Decanter: 99 points, praising its "balanced, polished, seamless, and elegant" profile

Wine Composition

The 2020 Screaming Eagle is a masterful blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. This composition showcases the winemaking team's commitment to quality and precision, resulting in a wine that beautifully expresses the unique terroir of its Oakville vineyard site.

Winery Background

Screaming Eagle stands as one of Napa Valley's smallest and most prestigious wineries. Located in Oakville, off the Silverado Trail, the estate spans 48 planted acres, though only 22-23 acres are used for Screaming Eagle production. The vineyard's unique microclimate provides an early ripening terroir, making it often one of the first vineyards in their part of Napa Valley to harvest. Under the ownership of Stanley Kroenke and the guidance of winemaker Nick Gislason, the estate continues to set the benchmark for premium California Cabernet Sauvignon.

Collectibility

As one of the most sought-after wines in the world, Screaming Eagle consistently maintains exceptional popularity among collectors. With an annual production of approximately 500 cases, most bottles are sold directly to consumers via a highly coveted mailing list that has been full since 2000. This limited availability ensures the wine's continued exclusivity and desirability.

Secure your bottles of this extraordinary Napa Valley masterpiece today and experience why Screaming Eagle remains the epitome of California Cabernet Sauvignon excellence.