WS Score of 91 Points for a 750.00 bottle of wine...Yikes!!!!!!!!

A more appropriate name for that wine would be Screaming Buyer .

I'm working on my new label, Creaming Beagle. With a second bottling called Osama Zin Laden.

LOL, I'd love to see what the label for a Osama Zin Laden would look like.

I was especially selective with the California 2006 Cab vintage. Besides, the 2007 California Cabernet vintage is supposed to be the outstanding vintage!

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Originally posted by latour67:
I was especially selective with the California 2006 Cab vintage. Besides, the 2007 California Cabernet vintage is supposed to be the outstanding vintage!

So you passed on the '06 Screagle? I mean, sure, it only got 91 points, but the label has an eagle on it. a screaming one.

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Originally posted by jorgerunfast:

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Originally posted by latour67:
I was especially selective with the California 2006 Cab vintage. Besides, the 2007 California Cabernet vintage is supposed to be the outstanding vintage!

So you passed on the '06 Screagle? I mean, sure, it only got 91 points, but the label has an eagle on it. a screaming one.

Yes, although my post wasn't clear and I can't edit it; I did pass on the 91 Point Screaming Eagle for $750! That's a tough sell in this economy, even for SE, but at 91 points, that's close to impossible!

91 pts...That sounds about right for Andy Erickson...

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Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold:
91 pts...That sounds about right for Andy Erickson...

With the exception of two bottles, that sounds about what I would score the Screaming Eagles I have had.

Let's see, one bottle of 2006 Screagle for $750 or five cases of my favorite 2007 Cotes du Rhone from Kermit Lynch for the same price. This is a tough decision. The Screagle at 91 points and I rate the Kermit Lynch at 89-90 points. What to do?

Guys, i don't think you understand. The label has an eagle on it. And it's SCREAMING!.

It's not a question of points, it's a matter of the sheer terror brought about by the image of an eagle, screaming at you.

I won't even get into how intimidating that red foil capsule is. No way.

I like turtles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y

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Originally posted by jorgerunfast:
Guys, i don't think you understand. The label has an eagle on it. And it's SCREAMING!.

It's not a question of points, it's a matter of the sheer terror brought about by the image of an eagle, screaming at you.

Now I understand. I'll apply for a second mortgage so I can comply with that eagle.

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With the exception of two bottles, that sounds about what I would score the Screaming Eagles I have had.

W + A...I would agree with you. I think in general Screaming Eagle was nearly always very well done when Heidi was in charge. I wouldn't ever say it was/is worth the price of admission. But...It WAS a quintessential CA Cab. IMHO. It isn't anymore. I don't think Andy has done it any justice. Granted, I haven't had one of his versions of SE, but from what I've read, and the wines of his I've tried...I believe the 91 pt. score...

Long ago, Screaming Eagle became an investors' wine not a drinkers' wine.

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Originally posted by PlanoWino:
Long ago, Screaming Eagle became an investors' wine not a drinkers' wine.

Are you a fan of the wine?

We already burned through our 2 case allocation. Was too hard to keep my hands off....I rated it 92 points...but what do I know? -mJ

Where is SE selling for $750? Is that the WS printed price?

I am embarassed to say I purchased one for $1400 as an investment since a very small allocation came to FL.

Regards,
Screaming Ardeis!

Ardeis, release price was $750. At auctions the most it has been going for is about $900. Better drink up, with that score it probably wont appreciate much.

LMAO. Like Screaming Eagle is worth 750.00 .... yeah maybe 75.00

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Originally posted by Pippin:
Let's see, one bottle of 2006 Screagle for $750 or five cases of my favorite 2007 Cotes du Rhone from Kermit Lynch for the same price. This is a tough decision. The Screagle at 91 points and I rate the Kermit Lynch at 89-90 points. What to do?

except when you're in the mood for a cab, it really sucsk to be stuck wiht a syrah/grenache

I will stick with Schrader Cellars. Death to the Eagle.

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Originally posted by jorgerunfast:
Guys, i don't think you understand. The label has an eagle on it. And it's SCREAMING!.

It's not a question of points, it's a matter of the sheer terror brought about by the image of an eagle, screaming at you.

Must... get... the EAGLE... must control buying!!!