2012 Second Flight | FINE+RARE Wines

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0 Immediate | 6 Marketplace

£668.00

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The 2012 Second Flight may be the highest scoring second wine I have ever reviewed. A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it is completely different from the Screaming Eagle since the latter wine is at least 75% or more Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot with only a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc. The 2012 Second Flight offers up floral, blue and black fruit, mocha and white chocolate characteristics. It possesses full-bodied, silky flavors, and a finish that lasts 50+ seconds. It can be drunk now, but should evolve effortlessly for 12-15+ years. Oct 2014, www.erobertparker.com, Drink: 2014-2029

Score: 96-/100Robert Parker

Composed of 43% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc and with a very deep garnet-purple color, the 2012 Second Flight has an enticingly savory nose with notes of smoked meats, yeast extract, tapenade and truffles over a core of creme de cassis and plum preserves plus a touch of Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated in the mouth, it has firm, velvety tannins and plenty of background freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long and spicy. Apr 2018, www.robertparker.com

Score: 96-/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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Critic Notes

Score: 96-/100Robert Parker

Score: 96-/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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ON May 3, 2019

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BY Gavin Lucas,

ON June 11, 2020

Five Wines To Blow The Budget

ON July 27, 2017

The Red Grapes of Fine Wine

ON October 19, 2015

Iconic USA Wines

ON August 16, 2019

Country

United States

Region

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

United States

Region

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window