2012 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon California: a rich, intense, medium dark and quite transparent ruby colour.
The bouquet is made up of a rich cassis, blackberries, and it is deep and earthy - this is as perfect as a Cabernet Sauvignon can be.
On the palate there are minerals, oak, a delightful cedar, that are combined with well-balanced tannins. It is rich of cassis, blackberries, with hints of volatile essences of mint oils, licorice, and dark chocolate.
With time and oxygenation a nigh perfect balance between the fruit sweetness and the acid develops. The intensity of the fruit weakens after 30 seconds ,with a total finish of 50 seconds overall.
Decant at least six hours before pouring to let is develop its full potential. - 2030. 4.5/5