2014 Levy & McClellan

LEVY & McCLELLAN is the creation of Robert Levy and Martha

McClellan, husband and wife team, who, in 1999, 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. –

Robert Levy, the founding winemaker and Director of Winegrowing for

HARLAN ESTATE, Napa Valley California, has been there since its

inception, more than 33 years ago. His scope of responsibilites also

include BOND ESTATES, PROMONTORY and THE NAPA

VALLEY RESERVE, where he oversees the production of wines from

some of the finest vineyard sites in Napa Valley.

Martha McClellan also worked making the wines at Harlan Estate from

1995 through 2000. In 2001, she took over the winemaking and vineyard

direction at SLOAN ESTATE, an esteemed Napa Valley winery and

vineyards located in the hills 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. In addition, more

recently she has added Vineyard 7&8 and Hamel Family Winery to the

estates where she now makes the wines.

The philosophy for LEVY & McCLELLAN is based on the same

exacting standards and unyielding dedication that marks all of the wines

they make. The grapes come from their family owned vineyard nestled in

the western foothills of Napa Valley. Presently in its eighteenth growing

season, the meticulous detail employed in taking things one step beyond in

such matters concerning the selection of the site, the planting and the

viticultural 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.