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2022 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley’s Most Coveted Cult Wine
The 2022 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon continues the legend of California’s most iconic and elusive wine. Produced in minuscule quantities from an estate in Oakville, this cult Cabernet embodies power, elegance, and purity—crafted for collectors who seek the rarest expressions of Napa Valley.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, the 2022 vintage offers aromas of blackberry, violet, and graphite, layered with hints of black olive tapenade, dark cocoa, and fresh herbs. The palate is intensely concentrated yet ethereal, revealing cassis, blue fruit, and crushed rock, framed by ultra-fine tannins and an impossibly long finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
This wine is composed primarily of **Cabernet Sauvignon**, with small portions of **Merlot and Cabernet Franc** depending on the vintage. Aged in **100% new French oak barrels** for close to two years, Screaming Eagle’s meticulous viticulture and micro-lot winemaking yield one of the most precise and age-worthy wines in the world.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2022 Screaming Eagle is expected to command intense demand, continuing the estate’s track record of perfect and near-perfect scores. Its scarcity, provenance, and consistent critical acclaim make it one of the most valuable wines on the global market. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2022 vintage** in Napa Valley saw a warm, dry growing season, producing wines with deep concentration, refined tannins, and exceptional balance. Early tastings suggest this could be another standout in Screaming Eagle’s remarkable run of excellence.