Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2011
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The 2011 Levy & McClellan is another gorgeous wine from Bob Levy and Martha McClellan. Rich and nicely textured in the glass, the 2011 possesses terrific depth in the understated style of the year. The 2011 retains terrific freshness and plenty of complexity to ensure at least a number of years for very fine drinking. What a gorgeous wine this is.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.