Screaming Eagle Second Flight 2017 750mL is the Oakville estate’s Merlot-led red wine, released as The Flight. Its Merlot-led style differs from Screaming Eagle’s principal Cabernet.
About This Wine
The 2017 blend had a greater Merlot share after lower Cabernet yields in the fire-affected season. Its estate vineyard is in Oakville; the Merlot emphasis sets it apart from the principal Cabernet bottling.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Rose petal, mint and lavender.
- Palate: Open, silky red fruit.
- Finish: Fresh spice.
Serving & Food
Serve slightly cool in a Bordeaux glass. Taste first and decant only if sediment warrants it; roast lamb brings a savoury counterpoint to the dark fruit.
How to Enjoy
Follow the fruit and herbal notes as they develop in the glass, rather than assuming it will drink like the estate’s Cabernet-led flagship.
Product Details
Producer: Screaming Eagle
Vintage: 2017
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Volume: 750mL
About the Winery
Screaming Eagle is an Oakville estate in Napa Valley. The Flight, formerly Second Flight, is its second red bottling and places Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Its character is not a substitute for the estate’s principal Cabernet: the grape emphasis and texture differ, and the proportions change from harvest to harvest.