The fruit used for Second Flight comes from young vines and declassified wine that was deemed not fit for Screaming Eagle. As of 2016, the vineyards of Screaming Eagle were a total of 48 planted acres. Each variance in the soil adds to the complexity in the wine. Screaming Eagle Second Flight can be a very good wine. The 2015 The Flight, Screaming Eagle's Merlot-based wine, is terrific. As often happens with young Merlot-based wines, The Flight appears to be going through a somewhat closed phase at the moment. Powerful, deep and explosive, the 2015 is endowed with serious richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. Starting in 2012, Screaming Eagle began releasing a second wine called “Second Flight”. Beautiful now but better in 2021.Very deep purple-black, the 2015 The Flight (a blend of 61% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon) opens with electric notes of black and blue fruit sparks—wild blueberries, fresh blackberries and crushed black plums—with nuances of lavender, violets, pencil shavings, tilled soil, yeast extract and a waft of cinnamon stick. It has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and singular nose of soil and rock-inspired notions—crushed stones, fertile loam and iron ore—over a core of warm plums, underbrush, charcuterie and black olives. The 2015 The Flight, Screaming Eagle's Merlot-based wine, is terrific. Extremely aromatic and perfumed. Cabernet Blends | US JS98, WA97. Starting in 2012, Screaming Eagle began releasing a second wine called “Second Flight”. The 2015 is an especially dark, somber wine. It’s however quite different from the wine of Screaming Eagle.

Powerful, deep and explosive, the 2015 is endowed with serious richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. Note that this was a tank sample, due to be bottled within a week.The 2015 The Flight, Screaming Eagle's Merlot-based wine, is terrific. That won't be an issue once the wine has a bit more time to come together. As often happens with young Merlot-based wines, The Flight appears to be going through a somewhat closed phase at the moment. This wine has now sold out. The debut release was offered to mailing list customers for $225 per bottle and included a vertical from 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.Two bottles from each vintage were included in the set. Powerful, deep and explosive, the 2015 is endowed with serious richness and intensity in all of its dimensions.

The creates a serious anti counterfeiting measure that cannot be detached without the seal and foil being visibly damaged. The 2015 is an especially dark, somber wine. Screaming Eagle is often one of the first vineyards in their part of Napa Valley to harvest. The 2015 is an especially dark, somber wine. Until 2015 Screaming Eagle also produced a wine made from younger vines, called “Second Flight”, however in 2015 they changed the name of this wine into “The Flight”. $799.00. We advise customers who wish to purchase wines based simply on critical reviews to carry out further research into the latest reports.The Flight (formerly Second Flight), Screaming Eagle 2015 For example, while Screaming Eagle is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the Second Flight can have almost as much In 2006, 30 acres of Screaming Eagle vineyards were replanted or planted with the assistance of David Abreu. Medium to full-bodied, it hits the palate with tons of energy and freshness supported by firm, finely grained tannins, finishing with tons of fragrant earth layers.Formerly known as “Second Flight” (yep, they finally changed the name to avoid confusion, as many thought this was a second wine as opposed to a Merlot-based expression), the 2015 The Flight is a blend of 61% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. This was mainly because the wine became over the years a more Merlot based wine and the name “Second Flight” suggested this was a second wine. What makes the soil of Screaming Eagle unique, is the multitude of changes take place in the sub soils. The soils and terroir of Screaming Eagle consist of rocks, stones, gravel, loam and clay soil. Powerful, deep and explosive, the 2015 is endowed with serious richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. Structured yet so balanced. Medium to full body with a compressed mouthfeel of wonderfully fine and fresh tannins.