2022 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

Screaming Eagle is widely considered to be the most coveted and hardest-to-get cult cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. Over the last 20 years, a small handful of California producers have solidified a reputation of highly coveted wines purchased by collectors the world over. Founded in 1986 by Jean Phillips, Screaming Eagle is one of these original cult wineries in California. Located in the Oakville AVA adjacent to Napa Valley’s famed Silverado Trail, the 57-acre estate was comprised of only 80 vines at the time that Philips shared some homemade Cabernet Sauvignon with winemaking peers at nearby Robert Mondavi Winery. Upon realizing the property’s potential to create top class wine for the Napa region, the name “Screaming Eagle” was born to signify Philips’ dedication to perfection.

Floral and silky in the glass with lovely forward fruit the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a decidedly delicate elegant wine. It offers terrific freshness and verve. Floral and citrus overtones lift a core of red-toned fruit. The low-ish tannins of the vintage are evident in the wine's mid-weight structure. In the 2022 it's the wine's freshness I admire most. I imagine the 2022 is a rare Screaming Eagle that will drink well with minimal cellaring. - By Antonio Galloni on December 2024.

2022 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon FAQs

What is Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon? Screaming Eagle is one of the most famous and sought-after wines in the world. It is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon produced from a small estate vineyard in Oakville. With only about 500 to 850 cases produced per year, it is one of the rarest and most collectible California wines, with bottles and futures regularly selling for thousands of dollars.

Where is Screaming Eagle made? Screaming Eagle comes from a single estate vineyard in Oakville, in the heart of Napa Valley. The winery was founded in 1986 by Jean Phillips and later purchased by Charles Banks and Stan Kroenke. The vineyard benefits from the ideal Oakville microclimate with warm days and cool nights.

What does 2022 Screaming Eagle taste like? Screaming Eagle is legendary for its extraordinary purity, concentration, and balance. The 2022 vintage shows deep, complex layers of dark cherry, cassis, blackberry, cedar, and floral notes with impossibly silky tannins, remarkable depth, and a finish that lasts for minutes. It is a wine that exemplifies what Napa Valley Cabernet can achieve.

What is the alcohol content? Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is typically around 14% to 14.5% ABV, reflecting a balanced, restrained style despite its extraordinary richness.

Is Screaming Eagle a collectible wine? Yes, it is one of the most collectible wines in the world. Bottles regularly sell at auction for $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the vintage. It is often purchased by collectors for long-term cellaring as well as by enthusiasts who want to experience it at its peak.

Can I personalize a bottle? Yes. Personal Wine can add custom personalization to a bottle of 2022 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, creating the most extraordinary personalized wine gift imaginable for the most important occasions.

Is it a good gift? A personalized bottle of Screaming Eagle is the ultimate wine gift. It is appropriate for the most significant milestones, such as major anniversaries, landmark birthdays, retirement gifts for exceptional achievements, or any occasion where only the very best will do.

What foods pair with it? Given its rarity and price, Screaming Eagle is best savored on its own or with the finest foods: dry-aged Wagyu beef, roasted rack of lamb, black truffle dishes, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. It deserves to be the centerpiece of the meal.

Where does Personal Wine ship 2022 Screaming Eagle? Personal Wine ships to most US states. Liquor cannot be shipped to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, Texas, or Utah due to state regulations.