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Screaming Eagle
Napa Valley Yhdysvallat
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Screaming Eagle 1994

Screaming Eagle, Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat

  • Maakohtainen sijoitus ?

    111

  • Tuottajan sijoitus ?

    15

  • Dekantointi Aika

    2h

  • Viini on parhaimmillaan

    now to 2030

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Ruokasuositus

roast squab with cèpes

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Screaming Eagle 1994,
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The Story

“First and foremost, I will be perpetuating the fresh, delicate style of wine that has been the Screaming Eagle hallmark since 1992. Across two winemakers before me (Heidi and Andy), that style has stayed remarkably consistent, which is part of the uniqueness of this ranch. The character of the vineyard really asserts itself. What will be new is the discovery of the young vine plots, and the ways that we can farm them individually to get the b...

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Wine Information

The 1994 Screaming Eagle is another legendary, 100-point triumph that cemented the estate's status among the world's elite wines. The 1994 growing season in Napa Valley was near-perfect, defined by a cool, steady summer and an extended, gentle autumn that allowed for complete, slow phenolic ripening with incredible natural acidity.

The wine opens with a soaring, immensely rich nose of black currant reduction, sweet cassis, graphite, spring ...

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Viinin keskihinta

Year Price Change
2026 5 230€ +9.4%
2023 4 780€ +6.5%
2020 4 490€ +37.7%
2015 3 260€ +48.9%
2010 2 190€ +42.2%
2005 1 540€ +123.2%
2000 690€ -
Year Price Change
2026 5 230€ +9.4%
2023 4 780€ +6.5%
2020 4 490€ +37.7%
2015 3 260€ +48.9%
2010 2 190€ +42.2%
2005 1 540€ +123.2%
2000 690€ -

This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.

Viiniarvio

color

Deep, Ruby red ja Bright

ending

Long, Extensive ja Spicy

flavors

Blackcurrant ja Mint

nose

Youthful, Complex, Pure ja Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

Warming, Medium tannin, Perfectly balanced, Well-Integrated, Developing, Full-bodied, Round, Firm, Elegant, Medium-Dry ja Silky tannins

Loppupäätelmä

Transparent ja Intelligent

Kirjoita arviosi

The 1994 vintage for Screaming Eagle sits within the early golden era of this cult Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Following the inaugural 1992 and 1993 releases, the 1994 embodies the estate’s early style: refined yet concentrated fruit, satiny tannins, and vivid acidity, with extremely limited production that fuels its rarity and collector demand. It regularly earns top scores from critics and enthusiasts alike, reflecting both its quality and historic significance.

Appearance: Deep ruby with lingering purple edges; mature saturation with excellent brilliance for its age.

Nose: Elegant and rich, boasting concentrated crème de cassis, blackberry, and dark plum aromas, supported by cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite minerality. Subtle oak spice and savory earth notes weave through, adding complexity while maintaining freshness and serenity. 

Palate: Dry, medium-to-full bodied with a seamless, lush texture. The concentrated black fruit core—blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry—is balanced by refined acidity and supple tannins. Mineral undertones and hints of pencil lead, anise, and cedar lend depth without heaviness. The wine’s structure remains poised and harmonious rather than overtly powerful.

Finish: Long and polished, echoing dark fruit, spice, gentle cedar, and a whisper of earthiness—elegant and persistent.

Overall: A superb example of early Screaming Eagle—refined, complex, and beautifully integrated. The 1994 vintage showcases lush fruit expression and silky texture while preserving the freshness and precision that define cult Napa Cabernet. Now showing tertiary nuances, this is a wine best enjoyed in maturity. 

Serving: 16–18 °C with gentle decanting (30–60 min) to open tertiary complexity.

Pairing: Herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye, roasted venison, or aged hard cheeses.

Drinking Window (estimate): 2024–2032 (tertiary expression prominent). 


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Seamless and supple, this wine had everyone fooled when it was served blind at a Petrus dinner. Most people were guessing different vintages of Petrus. Not one sign of over-ripeness or jammy flavors here despite the warm vintage. Elegant, subtle, generous and very long on the finish. Simple gorgeous.

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Tietoja

Alkuperä

Oakville, Napa Valley

Sisäpiiritietoa

The Screaming Eagle is the world’s most spoken about cult wine. In 15 short years, the wine, produced in miniscule quantities in a shed in Oakville, has become a wine lover’s ultimate dream to taste. It is not just its rarity that makes this wine taste different to others. It is the charmingly refined style that makes Screaming Eagle so appealing, with its satiny tannins, vivid acidity and very sophisticated fruitiness. It is not a big blockbuster wine with overextraction. Instead it is an opulent and refined wine that not only drinks well when young but also has great ageing potential.


The terroir
Located at the foot of the Vaca Mountains in Oakville, the vineyard has a multilayered soil composition that is rich in iron. The well-draining volcanic rock mixes well with clay, ensuring the right balance of stress for the vines. The daily cooling fog influence helps the grapes to keep their freshness.
“I believe these red, volcanic soils produce some of the most compelling Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc-based wines in the world.” Andrew Erickson adds.

Philosophy in winemaking
“The goal is to bring out the terroir, and the natural qualities of the fruit. As I described, the natural freshness and elegance in wine are two defining features that I want to highlight, along with the richness and minerality.” Andrew Erickson states and adds: “Most of the work that takes place is done in the vineyard; getting the appropriate crop load, the right amount of sun on the fruit, and picking when the fruit is properly ripe, and not too ripe. In the winery we try to let the wines evolve naturally while taking great care to retain the fruit character in the wine. In the end, the vineyard should be what shows, and not the hand of the winemaker.” Erickson emphasises.

Historical backround
One of the most respected real estate brokers in Napa, Jean Philips had brokered deals for Bill Harlan, the Araujos, and the Dalla Valles, among others. When she stepped on to the Screaming Eagle property in the 1980s, she knew this was a magical place and that she had to have it. The rest is history. The new owner, Stanley Kroeknie, has invested heavily in site reconstruction, as well as in plantings and the team, which includes David Abreu as the vineyard consultant. 2009 will most likely be the last harvest to be vinified in the old facilities.

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