Screaming Eagle ‘The Flight’ 2019

Considered the absolute Cult Domaine from California, this very small Domaine was founded in 1986. In 1986, local Jean Phillips bought some vineyards. It was at the encouragement of Robert Mondavi that he decided, instead of selling his fruit for a reasonable price, to make his own wines. The rest is history.

99 Points – James Suckling

Extraordinarily floral and aromatic, with violets and lavender throughout. Black olives, too. It’s medium-to-full-bodied with firm, very fine-grained tannins that run the length of the wine. Goes on for minutes. A greenish undertone comes out at the end with spearmint, green tea and green olive. About two-thirds merlot. Best after 2028, but already stunning.