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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate / Very deep purple-black, the 2014 Second Flight (composed of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon with no Cabernet Franc) is a little closed at this youthful stage, offering glimpses of blueberry compote, blackberry pie and cassis notions with touches of garrigue, bay leaves, black truffles, rose hips and underbrush plus a hint of wood smoke. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers wonderful freshness, with very firm...
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The Story
Second Flight is part and parcel of Screaming Eagle; the wines express that signature freshness so typical of the estate and will age for many years regardless of the composition. Second Flight is in fact rarer than Screaming Eagle, producing only 500-800 cases a year.
One of the first actions taken by Kroenke, the sole owner of Screaming Eagle, was to introduce a second wine, Second Flight, a premeditated attempt to solidify Screaming Ea...
Wine Information
Second Flight offers up floral, blue and black fruit, mocha and white chocolate characteristics. It possesses full-bodied, silky flavors, and a finish that lasts 50+ seconds. It can be enjoyed now, but should evolve effortlessly for 12-15+ years.