Screaming Eagle • Oakville, California
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is the archetypal Napa “cult” Cabernet, a tiny-production Oakville estate wine that b…Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is the archetypal Napa “cult” Cabernet, a tiny-production Oakville estate wine that blends predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc to enhance complexity. Known for…Learn More »
$2995
/750ml
1998 Retail Average
91
/100
1998 Pro Rating
More restrained than the blockbuster reputation of the label might suggest, the 1998 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon leans into cool-vintage elegance: dark currant and red berry fruit woven with cedar, cocoa, dried herbs and a gentle leafy edge, all carried on a medium-bodied frame that feels precise rather than plush. With time in the glass it gains a softer, mocha‑tinged richness, but always stays taut, savory and composed—one of the more refined and Bordeaux‑like expressions of this cult Napa Cabernet.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn sauce; Wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is the archetypal Napa “cult” Cabernet, a tiny-production Oakville estate wine that blends predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc to enhance complexity. Known for its combination of power and finesse, it typically shows intense blackcurrant, dark cherry, and blackberry fruit layered with floral, graphite, mineral and cocoa notes, supported by polished tannins and remarkable balance. Produced in micro-quantities and aged in French oak, it is one of the most sought‑after…