The 2006 Second Flight is a beautiful classy wine. Here the significant presence of Merlot (33%) helps to round out the Cabernet Sauvignon that is so distinctive in Screaming Eagle. Overall, this is a fairly generous expression of the year with plenty of the estate’s signatures. Over time, a compelling melange of savory herbs, spices and minerals comes alive in the glass. This is a super-impressive first vintage for Second Flight. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.- Antonio Galloni (12/2012)
Offers a firm, complex, tannic mix of earth- and graphite-laced currant and dried dark berry notes, turning quite chewy and tilting toward dryness on the finish. Has reached a nice drinking plateau but can hold. The charry oak, tobacco leaf and savory herb and underbrush flavors are the dominant themes in what is ultimately a rustic style.—2006 California Cabernet blind retrospective (December 2015). Drink now through 2022. 500 cases made. — JL (11/2016)
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Producer: Screaming Eagle
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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