Screaming Eagle 2012

The Screaming Eagle 2012 is an extraordinary wine that exudes elegance and complexity. On the palate, it offers a symphony of flavors, with a seamless integration of dark fruits, including blackberries, black cherries, and plums. The wine displays a rich and velvety texture, with supple tannins that add structure and depth. The nose is captivating, with enticing aromas of ripe berries, cassis, violet petals, and subtle hints of cedar and spice. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of ripe fruit and a touch of dark chocolate. With its deep, intense ruby color, the Screaming Eagle 2012 is a true masterpiece, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry of this renowned estate.

Robert Parker - 100 Points

"The perfect 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle is composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Made in the classic, iconic Screaming Eagle style that the original proprietress, Jean Philipps, first showcased in the early 1990s, before the winery was sold to Stan Kroenke, the inky/purple-colored, seamless 2012 possesses an extraordinary set of aromatics consisting of pure blackcurrant liqueur, licorice, acacia flowers, graphite and a subtle hint of new oak. Full-bodied, opulent and voluptuous, this profound wine is as prodigious as I thought it would be last year when tasted from barrel. It should age effortlessly for 20 or more years."

Antonio Galloni - (95-97) Points

"The 2012 Screaming Eagle is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Ripe, flamboyant and opulent to the core, the 2012 races across the palate with stunning depth and pure texture. The flavors are dark, bold and expressive. This is one of the darker, more powerful 2012s readers will come across. Because of the long, temperate growing season, winemaker Nic Gislason opted to wait until mid-October to harvest, very late by the estate's historical standards. Estate Manager Armand de Maigret told me the 2012 reminds him of the 2007. I don't quite see that parallel, but it will be interesting to taste both vintages from bottle in a few years to find out."