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2012 Screaming Eagle

By Screaming Eagle

Captivating with every Sip: 2012 Screaming Eagle from Screaming Eagle

Monumental is the only word that truly embodies the 2012 Screaming Eagle from Screaming Eagle. A wine that sits at the pinnacle of New World viticulture, this vintage represents an apex in the fine wines from USA, especially for those investors keenly focused on high potential growth.

 

Bespoke craftsmanship and sensational terroir

The finesse shown by Screaming Eagle in 2012 reflects a year that manifested idyllic weather, harmonious conditions and near-perfect fruit maturation. Vineyard management was meticulous, paralleling the attention to detail seen in the finest Bordelais château, which allowed this wine to fully express its iconic Oakville terroir.

On offer is a precisely woven tapestry of dark fruits, beautifully balanced against a backbone of structured tannins and an organically-infused, mineral laced finish. Such structure ensures the 2012 Screaming Eagle can age gracefully, further augmenting its investment value.

 

Defining exquisite: 2012 Screaming Eagle

The year 2012 truly set this vintage apart with its near-flawless growing conditions. Taste-wise, one can detect notes of succulent black currant and blueberries, intertwining with elements of cedarwood, spring flowers and graphite in a mélange of refined complexity. The exquisite balance exhibited between concentration and elegance elevates this vintage into a class of its own, making it one of the most memorable within the portfolio of Screaming Eagle's illustrious creations.

In a world rife with opulent choices for wine investors, the 2012 Screaming Eagle stands head and shoulders above many comparable vintages thanks to a sublime balance between fine fruit and judicious oak ageing.

When making a high-stake decision in the realm of wine investment, the 2012 Screaming Eagle stands as one of those exceptional bottles that marries both substantial return potential and the promise of enduring, unforgettable drinking pleasure.

These distinctive attributes serve not just to underline its identity, but also reaffirm the steadfast reputation of Screaming Eagle as a trailblazer amongst US fine wine producers. In summary, the 2012 Screaming Eagle represents an ownable piece of vinous history for any discerning wine investor.

Market price (GBP)

£34,200.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

1710

Scores and tasting notes

100

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.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 30 October 2014

Vintage performance