Donated in memory of Nina, by some of our most generous donors, Todd & Liz Sharp. Todd & Liz Sharp take in the "Super Seniors" who need us most. We are so grateful to them!

2013 Screaming Eagle "Second Flight" Oakville Bordeaux Blend

Region/Appellation: Napa Valley

Storage History: 55 Degrees, St. Helena, CA and Vinum 55, Phoenix, AZ

In 1986, Napa Valley real estate agent Jean Phillips bought a little plot of land in Oakville, replanted it from the existing mostly white varietals to cabernet and merlot, and had her friend Heidi Barrett, who was already a celebrated winemaker in her own right, make a barrel or two of wine from the grapes. In 1992, the duo put a label on the wine and released it to the public as Screaming Eagle. That first vintage earned 99 points from Robert Parker and became an instant cult. Second Flight is the second label of the cult California winery and is made from the vineyard's younger vines. Second Flight offers up floral, blue and black fruit, mocha and white chocolate characteristics. It possesses full-bodied, silky flavors, and a finish that lasts 50+ seconds. It can be enjoyed now but should evolve effortlessly for 12-15+ years.

ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 96+ POINTS - (April 2018) "Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Second Flight simply sings of spiced blueberries, black forest cake and preserved plums with suggestions of star anise, baker's chocolate, fertile loam and dried Provence herbs with a hint of lavender. Big, concentrated, full-bodied and packed to the gills with black fruits, exotic spice and floral layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with epic length and loads of layers. Still very taut, it needs at least another 2-3 years in bottle. Interestingly, this full-on hedonistic vintage has one of the largest Merlot contributions ever for this wine: 65% Merlot with 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc."