Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 1500ml

Screaming Eagle, the tiny Oakville estate that defined Napa cult Cabernet, nearly skipped its flagship wine in 2017. After a draconian selection, the team kept only a minuscule amount and released it exclusively in magnums, so this 1.5-liter bottle is the only format in which the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was offered. James Suckling awarded 99 points, calling it "svelte and racy," with creamy, silky tannins running through berries, currants, herbs, licorice and a hint of tile. Jeb Dunnuck highlighted its classic elegance and regal quality, with pure crème de cassis, graphite and acacia flower aromatics. Medium- to full-bodied and extremely long, it should reward cellaring for another two decades.