2013 Screaming Eagle 'The Flight' – Napa’s Sexiest Merlot Has Landed

This isn’t wine. It’s a power move.

The 2013 Screaming Eagle 'The Flight' is Napa’s ultimate mic drop—an ultra-limited, Merlot-dominant masterpiece from the cultiest cult winery in California. Formerly known as Second Flight, but don’t get it twisted: this is no backup singer. This is velvet-gloved dominance in a bottle.

With only 710 cases made, this vintage is as rare as it is drop-dead gorgeous. Sourced from Oakville’s hallowed ground and handcrafted like a damn couture suit, The Flight 2013 is opulence, precision, and swagger blended into one unforgettable experience.

🍇 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep garnet-purple, darker than your ex’s soul.

• Nose: Black cherries, mint, spearmint, floral perfume, a whisper of bark. Yeah, it’s wild.

• Palate: Full-bodied and structured like a Bordeaux in a leather jacket. Notes of chocolate, violets, spice-box mystery, and savory finesse.

• Finish: Long. Luxurious. Legendary. Lingers like the best kind of mistake.

💯 CRITIC FLEX:

97 points – James Suckling

“Very firm tannins, wonderful savoriness… Fabulous mouthfeel. Very, very long.”
Mostly Merlot with Cab Franc & Cab Sauv. Drink or hold—but only if you can handle the wait.

🥩 PAIR IT IF YOU DARE:

• Red Meat Royalty: Grilled ribeye, filet mignon, or those sexy short ribs that take hours and are worth every damn minute.

• Cheese Goals: Aged Gouda, triple-cream blue, something stanky and indulgent.

• Veggie Luxe: Truffle mushroom risotto, eggplant drizzled in balsamic and bougie energy.

📦 WINE SPECS:

• Blend: 65% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon

• ABV: 14.9%

• Region: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley 🇺🇸

• Serve At: 60–64°F (cellar temp, no fridge crimes)

• Cellar Potential: Up to 2038. If you can wait that long.

WHY YOU NEED THIS BOTTLE:

Because you’re not collecting wine. You’re collecting legends.
This is Napa’s holy grail—smooth, sultry, and rare as hell. Only a handful of humans get to taste this. Be one of them.

Buy it. Flex it. Drink it. Or don’t—but either way, this bottle changes the game.