The origin story of Screaming Eagle, Napa Valley’s most legendary cult wine. John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains how Screaming Eagle first started out and the factors that ultimately led to it becoming Napa Valley’s most famous and most expensive cult wine!
For more Attorney Somm wine videos about Napa Valley, please watch the videos below:
ATTORNEY SOMM NAPA VALLEY WINE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Wine Battle: Caymus Cabernet vs. $25 Bordeaux: https://youtu.be/oSU4XG6IvLQ
I Tasted 1,000 Napa Valley Wines: Here are 8 of my Favorites: https://youtu.be/TpcOsljCDS0
Top Napa Valley Wine Values: https://youtu.be/9KKkLpCQAbI
9 Napa Valley Wines I’m Buying Now: https://youtu.be/4KDoe54RPGI?si=HmVyRpgh2rhY0Wxo
8 Napa Valley Wines I’m Buying Now: https://youtu.be/-Drrlii4UIQ
Caymus Cabernet video with 3 $50 Napa Valley Wine Recommendations:
Luxury for Less: Best Napa Valley Cabernet ($45-$99): https://youtu.be/QgmPBcnfkfY
ATTORNEY SOMM WINE TRAVEL VIDEOS FOR NAPA VALLEY
9 Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit: https://youtu.be/AwRIOyeT1Qs
10 Napa Valley Wine Travel Tips: https://youtu.be/W4RrDQbRAVU
French Laundry Wine List: https://youtu.be/bEFAssx7rAc
ATTORNEY SOMM NAPA VALLEY WINERY VIDEOS
The Rise of Napa Valley’s Cult Wines: Screaming Eagle, Harlan & Scarecrow: https://youtu.be/sxM1v7hMh9M
Harlan: https://youtube.com/shorts/4yM9qqfWoug?feature=share
Tusk: https://youtube.com/shorts/L2AKRSkbpCo?feature=share
Dunn Vineyards: https://youtu.be/V-M4MoOhdOU
Dominus Estate: https://youtu.be/2bz0Vligw8A?si=j__T8lAP7kOnpRh5
Cathiard Vineyards: https://youtu.be/2Lul8I4CBwY?si=wVvQzdFvMCheJS32
Corison: https://youtu.be/5UGF8KbrfPc
Scarecrow: https://youtu.be/o_ra_MS4sGA?si=OOugQY_MrNcUIKtq
MacDonald Vineyards: https://youtube.com/shorts/yJOBuYNYDFo?feature=share
Lokoya: https://youtu.be/KE0BpYEFlX4?si=nClHSjBc5k2qA8iM
Mayacamas Overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/DLP0EI0aQP4?feature=share
Opus One Overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/ytMcQLgXkKQ?feature=share
Promontory Visit Highlights: https://youtube.com/shorts/6NlceAa72Rg?feature=share
NAPA VALLEY AVA VIDEOS FROM ATTORNEY SOMM
Napa Valley AVA Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/26-5I9fs0Bw?si=d04hTplROhmOKG1j
Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA: https://youtu.be/L7kEKVbqZaM
Saint Helena AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/kXOKpMQ7Wso?feature=share
Stags Leap District AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/RgbP_fBZMzw?feature=share
Howell Mountain AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/xixi2D-yw-0?feature=share
Oakville AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/QRvRg8Fx5tw?feature=share
Los Carneros AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/YXYeH6IX4dA?feature=share
Mount Veeder AVA: https://youtu.be/_G4z0c1k–Y?si=zcKheYLU16iqN_Cb
Rutherford AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/y6sh5X8tNkc?feature=share
Spring Mountain District AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/8jFY5x5Iauc?feature=share
Yountville AVA: https://youtube.com/shorts/WzzyTiup4ZI?feature=share
ATTORNEY SOMM PODCASTS WITH NAPA VALLEY WINERIES
Larkmead Interview: https://youtu.be/TV6-aaEn4CA?si=E_hjMoGKUyM8lKmm
Somnium Interview: https://youtu.be/yLEfKbXPQSo?si=gFd_BAWIRDHqiAYz
Chappellet Winemaker Interview & Tasting: https://youtu.be/166WhHsuQz4
Hall Wine Interview & Tasting (Napa Valley): https://youtu.be/fGlrzdnyfn4
Judgment of Paris video: https://youtu.be/5rm1RfS_6bg?si=Sng0XK3eSRxgz8Yf
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7 Comments
It's good…but not worth the price
Never had it and probably never will considering the price but will try some of her other wines.
I lived in California and watched Screaming Eagle grow into the premium wine from Napa. It’s fantastic after 25-30 years.
Jean sold the winery to Stan Kroenke and the price immediately shot to $500/bottle, which would be a bargain today.
@AttorneySomm My wine is bottled. I made some pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. It was my first time but they are highly concentrated fruit bombs that are delicious. I live in Canada so I don't know if I can send you the wine but i can try if you have a PO Box. I also used Amazon corks which was a mistake so you might need an ah so or a winged corkscrew to open the bottles. Technically it should be drank in Sept 2026.
Is the video only 2:43? That’s what it’s showing on YouTube.
I think that I remember reading that it takes some red wines from Bordeaux to take up to 25 years of aging to reach peak drinkability. If that is not correct, how long does it take? What is the range for aging? Thank you for your time to answer ny questions.