2011 Screaming Eagle 'The Flight' – Napa Royalty in a Glass

This wine doesn’t whisper. It hums.

The 2011 Screaming Eagle ‘The Flight’ is your backstage pass to Napa’s inner circle—the kind of wine that doesn’t ask for attention, it owns the room.
Previously known as Second Flight (but let’s be honest, there’s nothing second about it), this is Merlot with purpose, Cabernet with backbone, and Franc with flair.

Crafted from the younger vines of Screaming Eagle’s Oakville estate, this vintage is like the moody poet of the family—silky, romantic, but still ready to throw hands if needed. It’s full-bodied, floral, juicy, and, frankly, hard not to drink right now.

🌹 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep ruby, like crushed velvet in candlelight.

• Nose: Rose petal, rose stem, violets, and sultry dark fruit—it’s like someone bottled seduction.

• Palate: Full-bodied with silky but firm tannins. Think ripe berries wrapped in silk and dipped in dusk.

• Finish: Long, refined, and haunting—like a favorite song that won’t leave your head.

💬 CRITIC CONFESSION:

James Suckling

“Lots of rose petal, rose stem, violets and dark fruit... Full body with firm, silky tannins and a juicy finish. Hard not to drink now. Gorgeous.”

🍽 PAIR IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT:

• Meat: Filet mignon, grilled ribeye, or a short rib so tender it falls apart when you look at it.

• Cheese: Aged Gouda, creamy blue, or anything that smells expensive.

• Vegetarian: Mushroom risotto, eggplant with balsamic glaze—elegant dishes with depth, just like this wine.

📦 THE DETAILS:

• Blend: Merlot-led with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

• ABV: 14.8%

• Region: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley 🇺🇸

• Serving Temp: 60–64°F (because you have taste)

• Aging Potential: Enjoy now or flex through 2026

WHY YOU NEED THIS BOTTLE:

Because some wines just hit different—and this one hits like silk over steel.
A cult icon. A Merlot that rewrites the rules. A bottle with soul, power, and just enough mystery.

There weren’t many made, and there are even fewer left. Add it to your stash—before someone else does.