2011 Screaming Eagle, Second Flight, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

"Deep garnet colored, the 2011 Second Flight (a blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc) offers up a gorgeous perfume of wilted roses and violets over a core of blackberry tart, raspberry preserves and kirsch with subtle baking spices and garrigue notions. Medium to full-bodied with a solid frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, it has wonderfully perfumed layers and an exotic spice-laced finish. It has a surprising amount of weight and concentration for this cool, rainy vintage. Winemaker Nick Gislason informed me that the last pick was on November 1 this year-which is extremely late! But this later harvest clearly paid off when you consider how ripe the tannins are on this beauty." [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 27/04/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038

Vinous 94

A dark, voluptuous beauty, the 2011 Second Flight is laced with plum, grilled herbs, tobacco, smoke, violets and graphite. The style is cool, savory and precise, perhaps with a bit less body than normal, but with plenty of energy, finesse and balance. Simply put, this is a magnificent showing. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026