The Screaming Eagle 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare and highly coveted Napa Valley release that reflects the elegance and precision of one of the world’s most sought-after cult wineries. Crafted in exceptionally limited quantities, the 2011 vintage showcases Screaming Eagle’s signature style of purity, finesse, and seamless structure, even in a cooler, more challenging growing year.
Sourced from meticulously farmed estate vineyards in Oakville, this Cabernet Sauvignon displays remarkable balance and refinement. The wine is known for its silky texture, lifted aromatics, and beautifully layered profile, offering a more delicate and nuanced expression compared to more opulent vintages.
Tasting Profile
Aroma:
Highly aromatic with notes of ripe red and black currants, blackberry, violet, graphite, and subtle hints of sage, cedar, and fine earth. The bouquet is lifted, pure, and detailed.
Palate:
Elegant and precise. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, plum skin, and dark raspberry unfold alongside refined oak, fresh herbs, and hints of cocoa and spice. The cooler vintage brings freshness, vivid acidity, and a beautifully tailored structure. Tannins are ultra-fine, giving the wine a graceful, silky mouthfeel.
Finish:
Long, polished, and understatedly powerful. Notes of red fruit, mineral tones, and gentle oak linger with remarkable poise and clarity.
Overall Character
The 2011 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is admired for its finesse, purity, and classic restraint — a vintage that emphasizes elegance over sheer power. It stands as a testament to the winery’s exceptional vineyard management and winemaking mastery, producing a wine of rare balance and sophistication.
A collectible, cellar-worthy gem for connoisseurs and enthusiasts of iconic Napa Valley Cabernet.
750mL
