96
points
Screaming Eagle 2003 Red Wine (Oakville)
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$500
Ripe and flashy, offering tiers of cassis, chocolate and charry new oak flavors, wrapped in sweet, smooth tannins. Has an acidic bite midpalate that balances the lushness, and will add to the wine’s cellar-worthiness. Defines sheer power, but never loses control. Best now and through 2017, at least.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
92
points
Screaming Eagle 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
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$300
Dark, superextracted in fruit, and with oak detailing, the ’02 Eagle is drinkable now, due to its soft, creamy mouthfeel. Floods the palate with black cherry, crème de cassis and milk chocolate flavors. Has enough rich tannins and acids to balance and hold through 2010.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)