Screaming Eagle 2017 1.5L OWC is a collector-format Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from one of California’s most tightly allocated estates. The magnum bottle and original wood case increase its appeal for cellar, gifting and auction-focused buyers, while the 2017 vintage keeps the wine in the cult Napa conversation.
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, dark cherry, cedar, herbs and subtle graphite.
- Palate: Concentrated Napa Cabernet with silky tannins, dark fruit depth and polished oak structure.
- Finish: Long, creamy and refined, with berry fruit, savoury tones and sustained oak spice.
Best For
Cult Napa collectors, landmark gifting and high-end dinners where format, estate reputation and presentation are major purchase drivers.
Product Details
Producer: Screaming Eagle
Country: USA
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Vintage: 2017
Style: Cabernet Sauvignon-led red wine
Format: 1.5L magnum in original wood case
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