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    5
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
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The Story

Levy & McClellan is the product of the Robert Levy and Martha McClellan, husband and wife team, who after years of practicing the skills of their shared passion for winemaking at other well known estates, united their individual experiences to an independent endeavor of their own

The philosophy for LEVY & McCLELLAN  is based on the same exciting standards and unyielding dedication that marks all of the wines they make.  The grapes come fr...

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Deep ruby garnet with a subtle brick hue at the rim. A richly layered bouquet of smoke, earth, and ashes, underscored by jammy cassis and dried herbs. The aroma is complex and evolved, with a fine intensity that builds in the glass. On palate wine is full and rounded, with a dense, concentrated fruitiness. The texture is silky yet weighty. Ripe blackcurrant jam, charred wood, and savory spices stands out. The acidity shows as subdued, but reveals a vivid lift mid-palate that brings balance and freshness. The finish is long and smoky, with lingering notes of cassis and mineral warmth

A wine that speaks of time, terroir, and evolvement—elegant, brooding, and tempting wine. Drinks well now. Decant for 2 hours and serve at 17-18C from Riedel Veloce Cabernet glass. For food companion, serve Smoked Beef Brisket with Cassis Reduction and charred root vegetables. – JL 95p (Nov 2024)


The 2005 vintage from Levy & McClellan is widely regarded as one of their most exceptional releases—a cult Napa Valley Cabernet that combines power, elegance, and longevity. Aged 26 months in new French oak. Extremely limited production–only 400 cases.



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St. Helena, Napa Valley
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