1998 Screaming Eagle from Screaming Eagle, Napa Valley

In the pantheon of fine wines from USA, the 1998 Screaming Eagle from Screaming Eagle has turned heads and changed perceptions of what Californian Cabernet Sauvignon can achieve.

A delight worth the investment

In 1998, the great balancing act of power and elegance was accomplished with masterful precision. The Screaming Eagle team dared to dream, orchestrating a wine that was as notable for its finesse as for its potency, proving doubters wrong and exceeding expectations of wine investors alike.

Your guests will be captivated by the intriguing complexity this wine presents on both nose and palate. It unfolds much like a well-written epic or a finely executed symphony, with each intoxicating note making a distinct yet harmonious contribution to the whole.

California Dreaming

The 1998 vintage in Napa Valley was a cooler, later year, bringing an elegant restraint to Screaming Eagle. The bountiful fruit synonymous with California is still present but wrapped in a cloak of nuanced intricacy; raspberry, cassis and plum notes fluttering around a core of structured tannins.

Velvety in texture, each sip is like touching an expertly-crafted piece of silk as it deftly flows from one flavor profile to another. Hints of cedar, graphite and fresh herbs crescendo into a finish of immeasurable grace.

The 1998 Screaming Eagle from Screaming Eagle shatters all preconceived notions of Californian Cabernets. It showcases the viticultural dexterity possessed by those daring enough to defy tradition and expectation.

This is not simply a testament to the enduring appeal of Napa Valley, but a glittering curtain call in the history of fine wines from USA. And for the seasoned wine investor, the 1998 Screaming Eagle encapsulates the potential that lies in every carefully aged bottle.