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95 points Wine Spectator
" A potent wine of finesse and grace, this weaves together a rich and complex array of cedary currant, toasty oak, hazelnut and black cherry flavors that finish in a long, intricate aftertaste. " (10/ 2000)
Wine Description
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...
Wine Information
The 1997 Screaming Eagle is a legendary, 100-point landmark in Napa Valley history—a wine that firmly cemented the estate's cult icon status. A warm, generous growing season produced an abundant harvest with exceptionally ripe, healthy fruit across Oakville.
The wine displays a breathtakingly opulent profile, bursting with sweet black currant, crème de cassis, roasted coffee, acacia flowers, and melted licorice. On the palate, it is lavishl...
Vintage 1997
The 1997 season started when the warm, dry soils at the end of February triggered budbreak a full month early. Bloom followed in early May. As the fruit set, growers recognized that the outstanding weather of the previous year would result in an exceptional crop. A temperate summer with moderate, steady temperatures allowed the fruit to reach optimal maturity with good hang time for the full development of character and flavors. 1997 was a vin...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2026 | 2023 | 2020 | 2015 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 090€ +16.4% | 5 230€ +5.0% | 4 980€ +56.1% | 3 190€ +30.2% | 2 450€ |
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.