Renowned winemaker couple, Bob Levy and Martha McClellan, launched an exclusive wine project carrying their names, building on their distinguished careers and legacy in Napa Valley.
Bob Levy is a renowned Napa Valley winemaker with a career spanning over four decades. He gained prominence as the long-time director of winemaking at Harlan Estate and Bond, where he helped shape some of the region’s most iconic wines. Known for his precision, ...
They bought a 6 acre lot in the Diamond Mountain area, and the case production for their 1st and 2nd vintages is 400 cases or less. Robert Parker gave their 1st vintage, the 2004 vintage a rating of 96-98 points, and their 2005 vintage a rating of 95-97 points. What a great way to start off. Their wines look to have excellent cellaring life. Their maximum estimated case production, given their current vineyard of 6 acres is around 500-600 case...
Vinification
In the 1990s, they pioneered a gentle extraction method in California using small French oak barrels as fermentation vessels. Grapes are placed by hand into open barrels; once filled, the heads are sealed back on, and the barrels are rolled during fermentation. This method eliminates the need for punch-downs or pump-overs, preserving the integrity of the grape skins and ensuring a soft, refined tannin profile.
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Martha McClellan earned a degree in Oenology and Viticulture form Geisenheim University in Germany and then spent 10 years perfecting her winemaking skills in Germany, Australia, and the U.S. She joined Merryvale Vineyards as Assistant Winemaker in 1995 and while there began working for Harlan Estate as well, which recruited her in 1997. At Harlan, she made wines through the 2000 vintage before moving on to focus her talents and efforts on the...
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