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Wine Description
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 from their family owned vineyards nestled in the western foothill of Napa Valley. Presently in its thirteenth season, the meticulous detail employed in the selection of the site, the planting and the Viticulture care, gives testament to their commitment as stewards of the land and to capturing and expressing to the fullest, the character and essence of this unique and diverse vineyard.
Robert Levy, the founding winemaker and director of vineyards for HARLAN ESTATE, Napa Valley California, has been there since it’s inception, 26 years ago. His scope of talents now include both BOND Estates and The NAPA VALLEY RESERVE, where he oversees the production of wines from some of the greatest vineyard sites in Napa Valley.
Martha McClellan worked making wines at Harlan Estate 1995 through 200. In 2001, she took over the winemaking and vineyard direction at SLOAN ESTATE, an esteemed Napa Valley winery and vineyards located in the hill of Rutherford, where she continues to make the wines today. In 2006, she added CHECKERBOARD Vineyards to her portfolio and began making the wine for this hillside, estate property. First planted in 1999 to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot, the premier launch celebrated the 2007 vintage.