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

Conrad Green

9.2

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

with Matt and Paul

Todd Leung

9.4

The taste is rich and multi-layered. Let your tongue feel it, and then go deeper until you reach the back of your tongue. It ranges from sweet to sour, and the aroma of the wooden barrel comes out, very intense. — 8 months ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.6

Worth all the accolades it receives. Dry, long, complex. — 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

Brandon T

9.5

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

Mikey T

9.0

Made for excellent French 75’s and accompanied a Coho Salmon dinner with Vidalia onion, cherry, & SC peach chutney. Couscous w/ asparagus coins as 🐋 — 25 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Thanks Mr. Nardi! This was a treat. — 4 months ago

with Alessandro and

Space

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

Eric Zimmerman

9.6

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

Lauren Young

9.0

Solid medium dry sercial; fine predinner — 4 years ago

Sam T

9.2

Perfect for dessert. Dried apricot. Orange peel. — 6 years ago

Konrad Ziegler

9.2

At the National in Athens — 2 days 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

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Always great. Fresh and delicious. Deserves more time in the cellar. Another 5 yrs before opening another. — 5 months ago

Lauren Young

9.1

Delicious — 8 months ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Start of the holiday season. I’m kind of disappointed with this. It came offf as flat almost boring. Just a hint of lemon but mostly bread. Age was not kind to this. — 9 months ago

Jenks

9.2

Paired with nothing. Madeira is the desert. — 3 years ago

Paul J

9.1

Got this at least 5yrs ago. Age served this well. Gold color. Brioche with a toasty finish. Lost some acidity and zip, but easy drinking. — 5 years ago

with Steve and Brooke