2002 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

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  2/28/2024 - G_H wrote: 95 Points

  Three decades of Screaming Eagle: I tend to be a sceptic of 2002 Napa, given the issue with overripness, but this showed quite beautifully. Ripe but a decent distance away from overripe. Herbs, creme de cassis, good length and body.

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  9/2/2023 - BellevuePhil wrote: 95 Points

  In the dimly lit parlors of an age-old mansion, where history whispered through every creaking floorboard, I found myself in a predicament both thrilling and guilt-ridden. As a member of upper society, I had grown accustomed to the luxuries that life had bestowed upon me, but tonight's adventure would challenge the very essence of my existence. It was a moonlit evening, and I stood at the crossroads of privilege and recklessness, holding a bottle of the 2002 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon – a treasure of the vineyards, a relic of opulence, and a portal to better times.
  
  The 2002 Screaming Eagle, a wine that had long been revered among connoisseurs, had come into my possession through an unlikely twist of fate. As an adventurer, I had embarked on many a journey, but this one was different. It was a journey through the labyrinth of my own desires, where a single sip could unearth memories of opulent banquets and romantic escapades, while the guilt of my actions lingered in the background.
  
  The moment I uncorked the bottle, the room was bathed in a cascade of aromas. The bouquet was an exquisite dance of dark berries, blackcurrant, and a hint of cedar. As I poured the ruby elixir into a crystal glass, its opulent hue shimmered in the candlelight. The first sip was a revelation. The wine embraced my palate with velvety textures, a symphony of black cherry, plum, and subtle hints of mocha. Its tannins were supple, like a lover's caress, and it left an indelible mark on my soul.
  
  As an adventurer, I had traversed distant lands and faced the unknown with fearless determination. Yet, with each sip of this exceptional vintage, I was transported back in time to a world where luxury knew no bounds. It was as if I had stepped into a grand ballroom, adorned in the finest attire, waltzing through life with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. The wine became a time machine, and I was the hopeless romantic yearning for the past.
  
  With every glass, the guilt intensified. I knew that this bottle was far beyond my means, a treasure of the elite. I felt the weight of my actions, the burden of indulgence, but I also felt alive in a way I hadn't in years. The wine was a seductive temptress, luring me deeper into a world of opulence and extravagance, a world I had only glimpsed from the periphery.
  
  The 2002 Screaming Eagle was more than a wine; it was an experience, a journey through time and taste. Its complexity unfolded with each passing minute, revealing new layers of flavor and emotion. The mid-palate was an explosion of dark chocolate and blackberry, followed by a long, lingering finish that whispered promises of romance and adventure.
  
  As a hopeless romantic, I couldn't help but draw parallels between the wine and my own life. It reminded me of the times when I had pursued love with the same fervor that I now pursued this forbidden elixir. The wine's depth and complexity mirrored the intricate dance of relationships, where every moment held the potential for discovery and passion.
  
  I closed my eyes and let the memories wash over me. I recalled a night under the starry skies of Paris, where I had stolen a kiss from a stranger on the banks of the Seine. The wine brought back the scent of blooming roses in a Tuscan garden, where I had confessed my love to a woman whose name I could no longer remember. It was as if the 2002 Screaming Eagle had become a vessel for my own nostalgia, a conduit to a past filled with unbridled romance and daring adventures.
  
  As the bottle dwindled, so did my reservations. I had crossed a threshold into a world I had only dreamed of, and there was no turning back. The guilt that had initially weighed on my conscience had transformed into a sense of liberation. I was no longer bound by the constraints of society or the limitations of my own means. I was a traveler through time and taste, a hopeless romantic in search of the next exhilarating chapter.
  
  In the dying embers of the evening, I raised my glass to the moon, its silvery glow casting a soft, ethereal light upon my reflection. The 2002 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon had been both my downfall and my salvation. It had reminded me of the intoxicating allure of the past, the thrill of adventure, and the power of love. I may have been guilty of indulging in its splendor, but in that moment, I was unapologetically alive.
  
  In the end, the 2002 Screaming Eagle was not just a wine; it was a mirror to my soul, reflecting the complexities of my desires and the depths of my passions. It had transported me to a world of opulence and extravagance, where I had danced with the ghosts of my past and embraced the reckless abandon of a hopeless romantic. As the final drop of this exquisite vintage touched my lips, I knew that I had embarked on a journey that would forever shape my destiny – a journey through time and taste, guided by the whispers of history and the echoes of love. And without a doubt, it was the best wine I had ever had.

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  1/16/2022 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 98 Points

  read Jeff Leve's note. Not more to say, Great!

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  12/6/2021 - Jeff Leve wrote: 98 Points

  Powerful, full-bodied, concentrated, rich, and intense, the nose kicked off with roasted Espresso beans, blackberry, smoke, and licorice with hints of dark red and blue fruits. Huge, yet poised, balanced, long, clean, and fresh, there was a touch of heat in the finish, yet the heat seemed lost in the wealth of all that ripe fruit.

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  12/31/2020 - BenSlivka wrote: flawed

  We bought this wine at release from the winery. Delivered in 2005. Opened it to celebrate New Year's Eve, and...it was corked. Strong TCA notes on the cork, and in the glass. We paid $300 (on the mailing list), auction price is ~$2,500. Tragedy.

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