Levy & McClellan Red 2004

Levy & McClellan Red 2004 is an opulent Napa Valley proprietary red blend by winemaking power couple Bob Levy and Martha McClellan, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot from their Calistoga estate vineyard.

Critic tasting note: (2004 vintage)

"Clearly this has depth and concentration, along with ripe, fruit and round tannins, but it was hard to move past that point, due to the excessive amount of oak that was coming through. Others will probably like this more than I did. 90 Points" - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (99/100)

"The exquisite 2004 Proprietary Red Wine offers up notes of lead pencil shavings, licorice, Asian plum sauce, black currants and a hint of underlying minerality. Full-bodied yet beautifully silky and seductive, it has shed most of its tannins, resulting in a complex, singular red wine of majestic proportions. The finish is among the longest of any 2004 I tasted, and gorgeous levels of fruit and extract hide any notions of new oak. This cuvee tastes like a hypothetical blend of a great Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. It should drink well over the next two decades.

Bob Levy, long-time winemaker at Harlan Estate, and his wife, Martha McClellan, who has done incredible consulting work at such top-flight wineries as Sloan and Blankiet, have their own small project whose results to date have been magnificent wines. Although expensive, no one will complain about the quality in the bottle as they are clearly Napa Valley first-growths." - Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Tasting Profile

Opaque purple hue with aromas of lead pencil shavings, licorice, Asian plum sauce, black currants, and minerality. Full-bodied with silky seductive texture, complex majestic proportions, savory mocha-espresso, spicy currant, and an exceptionally long finish.

Key Traits

• Body: Full-bodied yet beautifully silky, blending power with finesse and hidden new oak integration.

• Aging: Drinking well now through 2025+; pairs with grilled meats, dark chocolate, or aged cheeses.

• Terroir: Estate-driven intensity evokes great Pauillac and Pessac-Léognan with Napa concentration.